Buick Verano Problems by Year
NHTSA has 441 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Buick Verano, across 6 model years (2012–2017). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (107). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Buick Verano years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Verano model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 Verano: 107 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2012 Verano: 106 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2014 Verano: 101 complaints, 6 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2017 Verano: 9 complaints, 1 recall
- 2015 Verano: 59 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2016 Verano: 59 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Buick Verano problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 123 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine problems | 110 | 5 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 93 | 6 | 13 |
| Power Train | 52 | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 50 | 6 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 26 | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 6 | 4 |
| Tires | 18 | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Buick Verano model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Verano | 9 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | |
| 2016 Verano | 59 | 2 | 5★ | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 Verano | 59 | 0 | 5★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2014 Verano | 101 | 6 | 5★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 Verano | 107 | 3 | 5★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 Verano | 106 | 3 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Verano years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (107), 2012 (106), 2014 (101). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Buick Verano?
Electrical System, with 123 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Buick Verano have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.