Reddit · r/Makita · Jun 12, 2025 · summarized
NegativeDuring light use it was set down and had no power at all when picked up again, without being dropped or overheated, so components are being troubleshot.
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Makita 18V LXT Brushless 4-Speed Impact Driver XDT16 Reviews
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Real owner experiences (8)
Reddit · r/Makita · Jan 29, 2025 · summarized
MixedReally liked through its whole life, but it finally died and now needs replacing.
Reddit · r/Makita · Apr 27, 2024 · summarized
PositiveA drop of about 40 feet from the top of an elevator hoistway, and it kept working, which amazed them.
Reddit · r/Makita · Apr 26, 2024 · summarized
NegativeAfter a fall from the bench to the garage floor it went completely dead with no lights, even with several batteries; they were looking into a trigger fault and a factory repair.
Reddit · r/Tools · Sep 20, 2023 · summarized
MixedMost concrete anchor screws come out with it, but some stuck ones will not turn at all despite a full battery and new bits.
Reddit · r/Makita · Apr 2, 2023 · summarized
PositiveA work horse that gets regular maintenance, though after rain and drops in mud the chuck went sticky and dirt got into a few spots.
Reddit · r/Makita · Jan 12, 2023 · summarized
PositiveNo reason to upgrade so far: with the torque settings and a light touch it handles flat pack furniture assembly all day, and its length stays close to a compact.
Reddit · r/Makita · Oct 2, 2022 · summarized
MixedA workhorse for three years of commercial carpentry and a beast in their words, until it eventually stopped working and looked well worn.
Common questions about Makita 18V LXT Brushless 4-Speed Impact Driver XDT16
Is Makita 18V LXT Brushless 4-Speed Impact Driver XDT16 worth it?
Of the 8 reviews with a clear verdict, 38% are positive, 38% mixed and 25% negative. The praise mentioned most is solid build. The most common complaint is broke early.
What are the most common complaints about Makita 18V LXT Brushless 4-Speed Impact Driver XDT16?
The complaints reviewers mention most: broke early (1 review) and underpowered (1 review). For example: After a fall from the bench to the garage floor it went completely dead with no lights, even with several batteries; they were looking into a trigger fault and a factory repair.
Where do these Makita 18V LXT Brushless 4-Speed Impact Driver XDT16 reviews come from?
We collected and summarized 8 experiences shared on Reddit, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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