Product review (2 stars): I guess I'm lucky.
Compared to several other reviews I guess I am lucky. Mine lasted about 5.5 years and washed clothes relatively well, doing 6-8 loads per week.
Recently however, about a third of the time, it stops during a wash, usually during the rinse cycle, and the only way to correct it is to unplug it from the electrical outlet, plug it back in and sometimes it will continue at the point where it stopped, or sometimes I have to do a 'Drain & Spin' to complete it. I suspect it is only going to get worse.
Since this sucker cost $600 5+ years ago, I was going to invest in a service call for a repair estimate, but after reading so many negative reviews I think I'm going to count my blessings and shop for a new washer. After this experience I guarantee I won't be buying another Maytag.