DeWalt DCD800 20V MAX XR Drill · problems & reliability report

DeWalt DCD800 20V MAX XR Drill problems: what real owners report

5% of 56 verified DeWalt DCD800 20V MAX XR Drillowners don't recommend it — based on real owner comments from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.

For balance: 89% recommend it. This page collects the complaints so you know what you're signing up for — read the full owner report for both sides. How we score

Most common complaints

In owners' own words

“definitely not worth the upgrade to the newer ones”
— @jncn1490 on YouTube
“when I switch from reverse to forward and start the drill it vibrates and grinds a little until I really crank up the speed”
— Tiz68 on Reddit
“that makes 708 model more comfortable to use compared to newer 800 model”
— Alternative_Web7202 on Reddit
“DCD800 can break your wrist”
— MakitaKhrushchev on Reddit

Setup quirks & things to watch for

Not complaints — practical notes from owners that didn't affect the score.

“The drill I bought (dcd800) and the 891 impact both feel kind of cheap. The triggers and the directions switch feel pretty awful. And I noticed the direction switch on the floor. Models at Home Depot is worn out and doesn’t work anymore. But the actual power performance of the tools is pretty fantastic.”
— Puzzleheaded_Note197 on Reddit
“I'm using a DeWalt DCD800 to power it when I need to.”
— blickblocks on Reddit
Weighing it up? The full report has the other side — what 89% of owners like about it, who it's for, and every sourced quote. Full DeWalt DCD800 20V MAX XR Drill owner report →