How long should a coffee maker last? In my opinion, at least 4-5 years. I purchased a Cuisinart DCC-1200 in Nov. 2010 and it completely failed after less than 16 months of regular, daily use. Therefore, I cannot recommend the DCC-1200. However, after calling Cuisinart customer service, they have agreed to replace it for free. I hope the new one lasts longer than the first one.