Kamado Joe Classic II · problems & reliability report

Kamado Joe Classic II problems: what real owners report

12% of 32 verified Kamado Joe Classic IIowners don't recommend it — based on real owner comments from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.

For balance: 75% recommend it. This page collects the complaints so you know what you're signing up for — read the full owner report for both sides. How we score

Most common complaints

In owners' own words

“the heat deflector cracked. On to the shop to buy the replacement. Ordered 6 months ago and still not received. Rumour tells me that the heat deflectors are now discontinued. What? This thing cracks so easily but discontinued? People who wants KJ, think twice.”
— dDerDol M. on ProductReview.com.au
“I have a classic II, I regret very much not buying the Big Joe.”
— friendlyyellowgiant on Reddit
“Mine was off by 50C and caused overcooking issues.”
— Rouxls__Kaard on Reddit
“the head deflector broke for no reason. I contacted BBQ Galore but they are out of stock. I contacted Kamado Joe in the States. Out of stock! My Kamado Joe is sitting in my yard cold and getting dust. It's been 3 months now! Checking the internet and realised that breaking these ceramic heat deflectors are common event!”
— dDerdolMan on ProductReview.com.au
Weighing it up? The full report has the other side — what 75% of owners like about it, who it's for, and every sourced quote. Full Kamado Joe Classic II owner report →