30% of 127 verified Traeger Pro 575owners don't recommend it, and 1 describe specific problems — based on real owner comments from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.
For balance: 57% 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
“I traded in my Traeger Pro 575 for a Jim non wifi. Much much happier and works like it should ( surprising, right).”— xxdibxx on Reddit
“I had a Traeger Pro575 and despite using TWO smoke tubes at once on multiple occasions, the smoke flavor was severely underwhelming no matter what pellets I used.”— BizaroWorld on Reddit
“Traeger Pro 575: don’t buy one. Probably don’t buy a Traeger”— Mookypooks on Reddit
“mine was spitting pellet like crazy at prime”— @charleshawk6668 on YouTube
“The one that came with pro575 was off by about 10 degrees. Messed up a pork shoulder because of it. I use an instant read from now on.”— A_10L on Reddit
“I’m a Traeger Pro 575 convert. Had a lot of issues with it to the point it had to be picked up by Ace Hardware and warranty work done.”— skinfrakki on Reddit
“Head and shoulders better than the Traeger as far as flavor (and the traeger cant sear, unless you modify it)”— Tea-Money on Reddit
“I have a Traeger Pro 575 w/wifire and about a year after purchasing the the digital display is almost not readable. My unit is about 3 years old.”— Out-The-Window-LQMT on Reddit
“Bought a pro575 with a massive discount at local hardware store. 1.00.11 is the firmware. Just got a new controller from Traeger support. Connecting to wifi was impossible and ota consequently impossible.”— DeMesmaeker on Reddit
“I’m having the same issue on my Traeger Pro 575. The probe reads about twenty degrees higher than all of my other thermometers. I noticed this is consistent after the most recent software update.”— TheSDMK on Reddit
“It's charcoal so smoke flavor way better. Wifi. Can easily add wood chunks. And can go up to 700 deg for searing. I returned my Traeger Pro 575 and Grilla Chimp for it. Love it.”— newtosmoke on Reddit
“Yeah I have the exact same model, Traeger Pro 575, and it leaks as much smoke from the top and bottom of the door as comes out the chimney.”— videoismylife on Reddit
Not complaints — practical notes from owners that didn't affect the score.
“Liked it so much ordered one for our Pro575 before it was even picked up from the store.”— TVIXPaulSPY on Reddit
“Used the built in probe on my Traeger Pro 575 and they were with in a degree or two of each other.”— ridley_infinity on Reddit
“I completed the update on a Pro575 and have had no issues with the App or Wifire. Grill was purchased mid-December 2019 and has been connected to WiFi since set up.”— Traeger311 on Reddit
“Ending getting a pro575. Store sold me there demo at a great deal. Right size for me.”— 01230123012301 on Reddit
“I have old traeger and pro575 and use any pellets on sale ..some brands have a bit more dust to them just don't empty the bag into hopper and most dust settles bag bottom”— Intelligent_Peanut94 on Reddit
“I can easily get to 500, but that’s the ceiling. I have a traeger pro 575 from a few years ago. If you live somewhere chilly, I recommend throwing a blanket over the body. Really helps maintain heat.”— VisualBusiness4902 on Reddit
“Got the Pro575 last summer. Couldn’t get WiFire to work for months and had basically given up on it. Then they updated their iPhone app and it connected quick.”— vinniefm on Reddit
“I had a gift card so I picked one up for the pro575. It works. I’m in northern Michigan so you know what it’s like up here. Heat maintains and it burns less pellets than it would without.”— natem77 on Reddit