That's exactly the experience we had with a top of the line
Dishwashers. What brands are good? What should I stay away from?
Current Kitchenaide is on the fritz. Maybe not even 5 years old. Sheesh.
That's exactly the experience we had with a top of the line KitchenAid. About five years. Since it just the wife and I we decided not to worry about it and do the dishes by hand. If we ever move or get the urge I'll replace it.
I actually prefer getting the dishes cleaned up and put away. It's no more work than with a dishwasher if you stop and think about it.
Unless you go commercial quality they are all 5 year junk.