Think Twice Before Buying an LG OLED TV

[Kssrvce]

LG OLED TVs – Premium Price, Repeated Failures, No Real Accountability

My experience with LG’s OLED TVs over the last few years has been deeply disappointing. I’m sharing this so others can make an informed decision before spending thousands on a product that does not last.

What happened:

• First LG OLED (costing $4,200) failed right after warranty expired — panel issue.
• Bought a second LG OLED (Model: OLED55C9PTA), and history is repeating itself.
• Current issues: white patch in the corner, flickering horizontal lines, and the TV shuts off every minute — even after factory reset.

LG’s proposed solution:

• Fault identified: faulty display module.
• Repair quote: ~$1,500 for the panel + $185.30 service fee.
• Offered 20% discount on the part, but only 1-month warranty on the fix.

Why this is unacceptable:

• This is the second OLED failure in less than 7 years, despite low usage.
• Paying nearly half the price of a new TV to fix a known defect is not justifiable.
• A 1-month repair warranty shows even LG doesn’t trust its own product or service.

My fair offer to LG (as a willing paying customer):

• If LG believes in its product quality, provide 3-year warranty on any replaced panel.
• If any issue occurs within the standard 3-year warranty, refund 80% of the original TV cost—the same 20% goodwill logic should apply to refunds as LG applies to repairs.
• This isn’t about freebies—this is about shared risk, trust, and basic accountability.

Final thoughts:

• LG’s post-warranty support and quality control do not match its premium positioning.
• At this price range, I expected reliability—not repeated failures and expensive repairs.
• Before spending $3,000+ on an LG OLED, ask yourself: is LG willing to stand behind its product the way brands like Apple or Decathlon do?

 

[winningeleven]

Wow. After your 1st oled tv spoilt right immediately after 3 years warranty ended. U should be aware of the reliability of LG OLED tv.

My Samsung s23 ultra spoilt within 6 months and warranty service rejected my claim. Will never ever buy any Samsung product anymore .

 

[kappak]

Thats oled screen nature.
Same like phone screen.

 

[obichacha]

I had the Lg oled 55” b6t from 2017 till 2024 , last year end then replaced with G4 65”
I don’t know what is called reliable to worst, bought anything such as electronics stuffs good or bad are depending on luck.

 

[HarCKai]

I havent seen many complaints on the newer lg oled tvs. Older versions >2 years maybe got issues but the recent lg oleds not much complaints

 

[AngelRomeo]

Wow. After your 1st oled tv spoilt right immediately after 3 years warranty ended. U should be aware of the reliability of LG OLED tv.

My Samsung s23 ultra spoilt within 6 months and warranty service rejected my claim. Will never ever buy any Samsung product anymore .

people say LG u say samsung
not only LG la, prism also like that

 

[iduncheckmail]

i ignore pple who clone a new acct just to rant.

 

[winningeleven]

people say LG u say samsung
not only LG la, prism also like that

what i mean is if we have bad experience with the brand products .Would have avoid to buy from the same brand again .

 

[obichacha]

what i mean is if we have bad experience with the brand products .Would have avoid to buy from the same brand again .

LG more durable to me, do you think LG so easy spoiled?
Used this from 2017 till 2024, again lied to wife , told her the power failed totally no function then chance to replace with G5, actually I remove the power plug fused.

 

[winningeleven]

LG more durable to me, do you think LG so easy spoiled?
Used this from 2017 till 2024, again lied to wife , told her the power failed totally no function then chance to replace with G5, actually I remove the power plug fused.

After 8 years of using the same tv. It is normal to upgrade a newer one with a bigger size or better picture quality.

 

[BABAtheHUM]

My personal experience with TVs is heng suay la.

if it bothers u this much than just buy something cheap that u can replace every 5 years.

 

[Nakedtoes]

Frankly speaking older oled last longer... Heard n see many 2019 to 2021oled screen got pixel dying on the sides, power board dead etc.... Likely next tv will not be LG oled anymore

 

[luei74]

moi still love moi Panasonic 40" plasma tv....been using for 15 years and still solid....

 

[smeagoly]

I have a lg48cx from 2021 still serving me well. You just suay go temple pray for better luck


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[orangbulu]

LG C7 OLED, less than 3 year usage. After this i swore never to touch LG and OLED again

 

[luei74]

LG C7 OLED, less than 3 year usage. After this i swore never to touch LG and OLED again

Picture NG, likeLEE Tcon issue liao

 

[orangbulu]

Picture NG, likeLEE Tcon issue liao

OLED Burn In

 

[AngelRomeo]

OLED Burn In

thats why i dont buy OLED TVs
but then normal LCD also have this issue. my philips non smart tv also got this issue since 2017, but still using cause doesnt really bother me much as it will go away if never display static picture

 

[KeYoKe]

LG OLED TVs – Premium Price, Repeated Failures, No Real Accountability

My experience with LG’s OLED TVs over the last few years has been deeply disappointing. I’m sharing this so others can make an informed decision before spending thousands on a product that does not last.

What happened:

• First LG OLED (costing $4,200) failed right after warranty expired — panel issue.
• Bought a second LG OLED (Model: OLED55C9PTA), and history is repeating itself.
• Current issues: white patch in the corner, flickering horizontal lines, and the TV shuts off every minute — even after factory reset.

LG’s proposed solution:

• Fault identified: faulty display module.
• Repair quote: ~$1,500 for the panel + $185.30 service fee.
• Offered 20% discount on the part, but only 1-month warranty on the fix.

Why this is unacceptable:

• This is the second OLED failure in less than 7 years, despite low usage.
• Paying nearly half the price of a new TV to fix a known defect is not justifiable.
• A 1-month repair warranty shows even LG doesn’t trust its own product or service.

My fair offer to LG (as a willing paying customer):

• If LG believes in its product quality, provide 3-year warranty on any replaced panel.
• If any issue occurs within the standard 3-year warranty, refund 80% of the original TV cost—the same 20% goodwill logic should apply to refunds as LG applies to repairs.
• This isn’t about freebies—this is about shared risk, trust, and basic accountability.

Final thoughts:

• LG’s post-warranty support and quality control do not match its premium positioning.
• At this price range, I expected reliability—not repeated failures and expensive repairs.
• Before spending $3,000+ on an LG OLED, ask yourself: is LG willing to stand behind its product the way brands like Apple or Decathlon do?

I have 0 issues with LG OLED. My c8 LG bought 6 years ago is still alive till now and serving me well. Wanted to upgrade to G4/G5 just for Dolby Atmos support over eArc, but feel sayang, so did not do that in the end

 

[Mecisteus]

3 years warranty is a must have.

I believe LG TV can buy with subscription base model ?

If you die2 must buy branded, then subscription could be suitable for you.

Otherwise, I will stick to non branded model with 3 years warranty.