Which vacuum brand is more reliable? Side-by-side comparison based on 4,155 real repair records from community repair events.
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Miele and Philips have nearly identical fix rates (64.9% vs 63.1%), so when something breaks, both brands are equally likely to be repaired successfully. Miele vacuums tend to last longer before needing repair (10.2 years vs 8.3), suggesting better build quality or more invested owners. Both brands share the same top failure type: Motor (12% for Miele, 9.8% for Philips).
If durability matters most:
Miele vacuums tend to last longer before needing repair. Since both brands are equally repairable, the longevity advantage makes Miele the better long-term investment.
Based on 4,155 real repair records from community repair events. Scroll down for the full data breakdown.
Head-to-head reliability data for Miele vs Philips vacuums, based on 4,155 community repair records. Philips leads on fix rate (63.1% vs 64.9%).
| Metric | Miele | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Fix Rate | 64.9% | 63.1% |
| ValueCost per reliability point | $20.64/pt | N/A |
| Top Failure | Motor (12%) | Motor (9.8%) |
| Sample Size | 2,690 | 1,465 |
| Avg. Age at Repair | 10.2 years | 8.3 years |
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Miele and Philips show similar reliability, with fix rates of 64.9% and 63.1% respectively, based on 4,155 community repair records.
Miele's top issues are motor and electrical. Philips's top issues are motor and electrical.
Miele devices tend to last longer, averaging 10.2 years before first repair vs 8.3 years for Philips.
Both Miele and Philips show very similar durability metrics. Choose based on features, price, and specific model reviews rather than brand-level reliability alone.
Brand averages only go so far. Your specific model matters too. See repair costs, repairability scores, and failure data for individual vacuums.
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