The old Askos were bulletproof, stainless everything, 15-20 year lifespans, the kind of appliance you'd mention in a will. Current models still have that hardcore construction and a 10-year warranty that suggests the company believes in them. The problem is Hisense bought the brand in 2020, and while it's early, the cracks are showing: one owner's new unit died on the first wash and took a month to replace through warranty. At Miele-level pricing with a thinner service network and a corporate parent known for budget appliances, you're gambling that the Swedish engineering survives the transition. If you find a steep discount and have a reliable local tech, the build quality is legitimate, but at full price Bosch or Miele give you similar performance with better service infrastructure and no ownership question mark.
Viking dishwashers combine luxury pricing with bottom-tier reliability, a rare feat in the appliance world. Consumer Reports ranks them among the worst dishwasher brands for 2026, and 90% one-star reviews point to systematic quality failures, but the real problem is parts support: dispenser units get discontinued mid-ownership, sometimes within weeks of failure, stranding owners with expensive dead weight. If you need the matching stainless for a Viking range, buy a Bosch or Miele and have it paneled; if you loved the old Asko-sourced Vikings, buy an Asko directly and save the markup.