Purchased a Bissell Bolt ION-XRT 25V. Used as a secondary vacuum for small spills. It worked well for about 3 mths. After a few months it only ran for 3 seconds at a time. Took it back to the Good Guys and had it repaired (08/2016). It worked OK for two or three times, but was back to running for about 3 seconds again (just long enough to get to full speed). I think it is a safety overload cutout problem. I would not recommend these vacuums to my worst enemy. Bad product!

I’m done with this product or any other Bissell products. Very upsetting to see that I am in the same Predicament in these reviews for all the same reasons! I feel like I was scammed and now I’m stuck with a unit barely over a year old that is worthless!

First one died after 18 months. Replacement dead after 18 months. This vacuum is only used lightly for quick cleanup of VERY small mess. I can’t state how disappointed I am in this vacuum and wouldn’t want anyone else to experience this.

The product itself is good but the unit shuts off after 30 seconds of use - I believe its a battery issue. It worked well for about a year. I looked online and its a common problem. I would not buy this product. The customer service is terrible too - surprise surprise.

We purchased this vacuum as we already have a steam mop from Bissell (which works great), but less than 12 months in it would only work for approx 20 secs then turn off. Bissell replaced it with a brand new model (Bolt lithium max 25v model no.1971F) and approx 12 months have passed and this is doing the same thing again. Bissell is replacing it again but there has to be an inherent problem with these vacuums.
When they are working they are great but I shouldn't have to replace every year at the price.

Loved the performance of this vacuum cleanser. So easy to use to zip around. However, the wheels started falling off after about 18 months. Such a nuisance. Another problem is it is difficult to open the bottom where the brush is to remove long hair twirled around the brush. Is now cutting out after a few minutes. Barely get the kitchen and dining room floor done before the charge runs out. Used to be able to do the whole house on one charge.

Keeps cutting out after a few seconds. Suction is very weak. We have rarely used this product and find it has been a complete waste of money. not sure what the problem is, but it appears to be the battery. This product should have been recalled judging by the number of poor reviews. No more Bissell for me.

Two weeks after purchasing the Bissell Bolt, cordless vacuum, it stopped working. It would run a few seconds and shut down. Called Bissell, they sent me another. (Thank you Bissell ). Unfortunately, the second one had the same problem. It lasted 3 weeks. Runs for a few seconds and shuts down. Called again, sorry it's out of warranty. I'll be shopping for a new cordless vacuum. I will not be looking at ANY Bissell products!

Bought this one awhile ago, worked ok at the first but gradually the suction getting worse.
Finally now it doesn’t clean the floor as a vacuum machine besides making loud noise.
The roller in the head of vacuum didn’t work when I try to change to a new one as well.
Guess I I’ll avoid this brand in the further.

I'm having the same battery issues as everyone else. Bissell replaced the unit with a 1312F which died about 6 months quicker than the first one. Bissell said that would be the last exchange unit they sent out.
I'll be looking for a Dyson, although I'll be checking the battery reviews first...

This looked to be a good product but after 12 months the battery just stopped working. It just keeps flashing, no charge at all. This is a very poor product. I should have read these reviews. A large addition to the landfill sights for 20 or 25 vacuums. This is outrageous.

This vacuum has great suction light weight BUT the wheels continually fall off. At first it was fine but after 1 month neither wheels stay on its quite frustrating. The filter blocks easily so whilst it has a large canister you have to empty regularly because of the filter. Wouldn't buy again.

If you cannot charge battery then is will not suction .....So this vacuum really sucks!
A couple of weeks after purchasing battery was not charging at all. I should have read these reviews prior to buying this piece of crap. I will definitely not buy another Bissell product ever again.

I bought a Bissell Bolt and 18 months after, it no longer was able to charge. Thankfully I was able to have a replacement under warranty. The replacement model was the Bolt Max Professional but after 6 months of occasional use, the battery holds power for about 20 seconds then its dead. This is very poor product performance and its obvious from the reviews that I’m not the only one. Definitely wont be purchursing a Bissell product again which is a pity as I like the features.

I bought this as it had the bend in the middle so I could get under furniture. At first it was great, worked perfectly. 12 months in the battery wouldn't charge. So I contacted Bissell and they sent a new one. Woohoo I thought but no this one lasted only 6 months. By this time I was annoyed. Battery says it's full but only lasts 20 seconds then it's done. Put it back on charge and in a minute it says fully charged. I tried to get another battery out of Bissell but no go so they can go fly a broomstick. I won't be back....

Bought this for quick small cleanups, has maybe 20 charge cycles in its 2 year life. Suddenly, it wont charge anymore. Turns on with full charge bar, then off in about 20 seconds. Back in charging base show charging for about 3 seconds then quits. Rinse and repeat. Looks like I'm not the only one...