The quality of the pitcher material does not match the quality of the machine. The pitcher cracked in two separate places at different times. All of the other components are exceptional. The copolymer is brittle and fragile. To purchase a replacement plastic pitcher is 1/3 of the cost of a new blender but does not seem to be 1/3 of the blender's value in my opinion. This opinion seems to be shared with most users leaving reviews.
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Response from vitamix.comBy Vitamix, August 20, 2026
Hi, we are sorry to hear of your experience. Vitamix uses the best materials to produce a high-quality blender that safely performs according to customer expectations. We use only BPA-Free materials including Eastman Tritan for our blending containers.
Love my Vitamix, have had tor 10 years. Had to replace the pitcher works great and fits under my kitchen cabinet. Thank you Vitamix for making quality a priority in your products!
We replaced our 64 oz blender after the bearings seized up on the blade attachment. There is no option to replace the bottom/blades/bearings - you have to replace the entire container. The container is incredibly expensive, especially for a plastic container. I feel like it's a rip-off.
Response from vitamix.comBy Vitamix, March 24, 2026
Hi there. We do understand our products are an investment. Our engineering team has carefully selected the most premium materials for our machines, creating a longer-lasting product that’s unlike most other appliances. Unfortunately we can not sell just the blade assembly as these are factory sealed to ensure they are least likely to leak and perform to optimum efficiency.
I had a couple of imitations and they started leaking... It's great to have the real one again. I use my Vitamix daily and for all sorts of not-so-soft mixtures like raw cauliflower-nut mash or chocolate mousse (made from fresh and dried fruits, nuts and coconut oil plus raw cacao), and those items require the tamper stick and major smashing-power ;-).