Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System SS401: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-06

Summary

No owner-reported problems were found in available research. The main practical issues are model-number confusion across retailers and unknown warranty terms. Running costs are limited to replacement parts; no consumables are required. Under $120 new, the full kit is worth considering.

Common problems and fixes

Model number confusion — documented across retailer listings; no owner reports read. Use SS401 when searching for parts or making warranty claims. [1][3][4]
Capacity misreading — documented in Costco’s spec block; no owner reports read. Plan for 64 oz of usable blend volume. [1]
Unknown warranty terms — no manufacturer warranty page readable; no owner reports read. Warranty coverage unknown. [1]
Discontinued status — Best Buy lists item as no longer available new; no owner reports read. Check multiple retailers for availability. [3]

Parts and consumables

Feed-chute lid with 2-part pusher — $8.99 on eBay (2026-10); replacement interval unknown. [6]
2-piece food pusher — $16.97 on eBay (2026-10); replacement interval unknown. [6]
Replacement motor base — $73.79 refurbished on Newegg (2026-10); replacement interval unknown. [7]

Yearly running cost

Not enough data. No consumables (filters, pods, subscriptions) are required for this machine. The only recurring cost is occasional replacement parts.

When it is a good buy

Under $120 new — defensible if the full kit is included; the discount outweighs unknown durability. [1][3]
$120-160 — weak; the same model number appears at $99.99 in the marketplace. [5]
$160-190 — poor value; cheaper same-model and newer Ninja options exist. [1][3][5]
Above $200 — not justifiable on available evidence. [8]

Alternatives:

Ninja Detect Power Pro — Tom’s Guide’s runner-up pick at about a third of the Vitamix price; better choice if you want a current-generation Ninja with review coverage. [2]
Vitamix Ascent X2 — Tom’s Guide’s top pick with 1,500 W rated power and a 10-year warranty; better choice if blending performance is the priority. [2]