Ninja 12 Cup Programmable Brewer - CE251
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The coffee maker offers a range of features that appeal to coffee enthusiasts, including a removable water reservoir for easy filling and cleaning, multiple brew strengths, and a warming function that keeps coffee hot. However, many guests have reported issues with durability, with several experiencing leaks and malfunctions within a year of use. While it brews a flavorful cup of coffee, potential buyers should consider the mixed feedback on longevity and reliability before making a decision.
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3.9 out of 5 stars with 1107 reviews
design: 4.05 out of 5
ease of use: 4.35 out of 5
easy to clean: 4.25 out of 5
quality: 3.37 out of 5
value: 3.41 out of 5
49% would recommend
497 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
26 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Its leaning water. Will return
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 3 days ago
Hi David, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re disappointed to hear the coffee maker is leaking water and understand how frustrating that must be. If you haven’t already returned it, we’d really like the opportunity to take a closer look and see what may be causing this issue. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-365-0135, available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, and we’ll do everything we can to make this right. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen Kind regards, Shark Home
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
26 May, 2026
Great while it lasted
seems to be leaking water from the bottom after having it a year.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 4 days ago
Hi there, We’re sorry to hear that your unit is leaking water from the bottom after a year of use. We’d like to help get this resolved for you. Please give our Ninja Kitchen support team a call at 1-800-365-0135, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and we’ll be happy to assist further. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
23 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
bought this in January 29 2026, today May 21, 2026 will not turn on. I paid $70, drank 2 cups of coffee everyday so it was cheaper than a coffee shop, but I expected it to last longer.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 2 days ago
Hi there, thank you for your review and for bringing this to our attention. We’re very sorry to hear that your coffee maker stopped working after only a few months. We understand how frustrating and disappointing this must be, especially when you’ve been using it regularly and expected it to last much longer. We’d really appreciate the opportunity to look into this further and help find a solution for you. Please reach out to our customer support team at 1‑800‑365‑0135, available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. We’ll do everything we can to assist and make this right. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 5 days ago
Hi there, thank you for your review and for bringing this to our attention. We’re disappointed to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it must be for your coffee maker to stop working after only a few months, especially when you were using it regularly and expecting it to last much longer. We’d really like to look into this further and help find a solution for you. Please contact our customer service team at 1-800-365-0135, available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, and we’ll do everything we can to assist and make this right. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 May, 2026Verified purchase
Love Ninja
Great coffee maker! Replaced identical model that was 4 years old and used daily…deducted one star cause small dimple on outer basket ..doesn’t affect function and not worth the trouble returning because local store has none in stock
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
21 May, 2026
Touch pad stopped working
Owned this for a year and a half. Makes great coffee but the several buttons on the touch pad have suddenly stopped working. The maker is outside of the 1 year warranty so I can’t return it. Pretty short life, I’d avoid buying this.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 5 days ago
Hello there, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your challenges with the Programmable Coffee brewer. We understand the frustration when the buttons don't work, especially when you're trying to brew a cup of coffee. We understand your concerns regarding warranty, and we'd like to explore additional options. We encourage you to contact us at 1-800-365-0135. We're available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
1 out of 5 stars
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20 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Stopped working properly after a few months
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 8 days ago
Hello Diane, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your Programmable Coffee Brewer is no longer working. We understand how disappointing it can be when you're unable to brew a cup of coffee, especially after a few months of use. We're committed to making this right, and we encourage you to contact us at 1-800-365-0135. We're available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
20 May, 2026
Not functioning after 2 yrs
Bought this June 14, 2024 for a Father’s Day gift, just short of 2 years of having it. It randomly gave out. Wouldn’t turn on or brew any coffee. Took genuine care of it so it’ll last, but unfortunately it seems like it’s a product issue seeing other reviews now :(
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 5 days ago
Hello Sav, Thank you for sharing your review. We're deeply sorry to hear about your challenges with the Programmable Coffee Brewer. We understand the disappointment when there's no power, especially when you're unable to brew a cup of coffee. You deserve a smooth and effortless experience in the kitchen, and we encourage you to contact us at 1-800-365-0135. We're available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
13 May, 2026Verified purchase
keurig vs the Ninja
Hands down the Ninja effortless assembly, delicious cup of coffee, the amount and strength of coffee is controlled by me, has a warming and time- control feature, fits perfectly!
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
2 May, 2026
Great while it works. Do not recommend.
I loved this machine when it worked, which was just over a year or so. The double beep of death wouldn't go away despite deep clean and descaling. Furthermore, the brewing and cleaning functions took hours to complete the 12 cups of water and water and white vinegar. I bought this on sale in late 2024 for $59.99. It was great but so disappointing and underwhelming that a brand like Ninja turned out to be less durable and resilient than a lesser unknown brand.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 26 days ago
Hello there, Thank you for sharing your review. We’re truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you’ve experienced with your Programmable Coffee brewer. We understand how frustrating it can be when it repeatedly prompts you to complete a cleaning cycle, and the alert sound doesn't stop, even after the process is finished. It’s especially disheartening when cleaning or brewing takes hours, particularly when you’re simply looking forward to enjoying a cup of coffee. This isn't the experience you deserve, and we encourage you to contact us at 1-800-365-0135. We're available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
30 April, 2026Verified purchase
Great coffee maker. Easy to use.
I like this coffee maker. I like others was concerned about the pot leaking . A lot of the reviews say their pot was leaking. So far it’s been 2 weeks and it works great.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
28 April, 2026Verified purchase
best part of waking up
have been using this pot everyday for 6 months and love it. the water reservoir is super convenient and unlike my old Cuisinart, the carafe does not leak when you pour out coffee. no leaking issues after 6 months.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
26 April, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Carafe leaks when I pour my cup
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Hi Mario, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re disappointed to hear that the carafe is leaking when you pour, as that’s certainly not the experience we want for our customers. We understand how frustrating this can be, especially during everyday use, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’d like the opportunity to look into this further and help find a solution. Please contact our customer service team at 1-800-365-0135, available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Your concerns have been noted, and we’ll take the appropriate steps to help get this resolved. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
1 out of 5 stars
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26 April, 2026Verified purchase
Leaky Ninfa coffeemaker
The carafe leaks
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Hi there, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re disappointed to hear about your experience with the carafe leaking, and we understand how frustrating that can be during everyday use. We’d like the opportunity to look into this further and help get it resolved. Please contact our customer service team at 1‑800‑365‑0135, available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. We’ll do everything we can to make this right. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
1 out of 5 stars
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15 April, 2026Verified purchase
Damaged
It stopped working just after a month of use
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Hi there, Thank you for your feedback. We’re disappointed to hear that your 12‑Cup Programmable Brewer stopped working after just one month of use. This isn’t our usual standard, we understand how frustrating this must be, and we’d appreciate the opportunity to make this right. Please contact our Ninja customer support team directly at 1‑800‑365‑0135, available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, so we can review your situation and assist further. Kind Regards, Ninja Kitchen
5 out of 5 stars
13 April, 2026
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Best coffee maker ever!
Man this coffee maker has been an amazing addition to our morning routine! Super reliable especially when a brew time is set! Ours makes iced coffee and hot coffee, we can also make different size cups of coffee so we don't waste a lot too! It's super quiet and brews some of the best coffee! I'm telling you y'all won't be disappointed when it comes to this :)
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
13 April, 2026Verified purchase
An Exceptional Coffee Maker
This is an exceptional coffee maker. Extremely easy to set up. The brewing speed is another excellent feature. And, the removeable water tank can be rinsed out whenever needed.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
6 April, 2026
Overpriced brand that doesn't last
Worked well for 5 years, but then just quit randomly on me. A Mr. Coffee maker with the exact same features costs 1/3 the amount and I've had had ones from that brand last decades. Ninja is not worth the price and I will not buy another.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Hi there, Thank you for your feedback. We’re disappointed to hear your 12‑Cup Programmable Brewer worked well for several years before stopping unexpectedly. We understand how frustrating that can be, particularly when you were hoping for long‑term reliability and value. We appreciate you taking the time to share your honest thoughts with us. For further assistance and to explore any available options, please contact our Ninja customer support team at 1‑800‑365‑0135, available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. We’d really like the opportunity to help. Kind Regards, Ninja Kitchen
2 out of 5 stars
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6 April, 2026Verified purchase
Perfect until the carafe shattered
We tried several styles before finding this. The ability to remove the water reservoir is amazing. The carafe size is excellent for two adult coffee drinkers. This has been the perfect coffee maker until today. Less than one month after the one year warranty expired, the carafe shattered. It wasn't dropped or set down hard, it just shattered. We put in a request for part replacement from Ninja, but we are not hopeful as it says the carafe is sold out and they no longer have this product available on their website.
5 out of 5 stars
1 April, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
The best coffee pot I’ve ever bought. I love that the water reservoir is removable.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
27 March, 2026
Doesn't Last
I have quite a few Ninja appliances. I purchased this item in good faith, based on the brand's reputation for excellence and reliability. Our unit was a dream at first but started malfunctioning at about the nine-month mark. It just had its "birthday" and it failed completely, which is why I am on the Target app, shopping for a new one. I will not be buying a Ninja.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Hello there, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand how frustrating it must be to have a Ninja appliance work beautifully at first, only to begin malfunctioning around the nine‑month mark and then fail completely at the one‑year point, especially when you’ve trusted our brand for many of your kitchen appliances. This definitely isn’t the reliability we want for our customers nor the standard we aim to uphold. If you still have the unit, we’d really appreciate the opportunity to take a closer look and see what happened, as we have out‑of‑warranty options available. Depending on how long you’ve been out of warranty, we may also have additional solutions for you. Our team may be able to troubleshoot the issue or help determine the best next steps to get you taken care of. Please feel free to give us a call at 1‑800‑365‑0135, where one of our product specialists will be more than happy to assist you directly. We're available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen