Buick Verano years to avoid
Every Buick Verano model year on file (2012-2016), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2014
Worst year on file
67.1
Severity index
Electrical System
Most-reported system
2013
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 Buick Verano | 67.1 Medium | 101 | Electrical System |
| 2 | 2012 Buick Verano | 63.6 Medium | 106 | Engine |
| 3 | 2016 Buick Verano | 54.7 Medium | 59 | Air Bags |
| 4 | 2015 Buick Verano | 52.5 Medium | 58 | Electrical System |
| 5 | 2013 Buick Verano | 51.7 Medium | 107 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Buick Verano complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 106 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 63.6 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 107 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 51.7 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 101 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 67.1 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2015 | 58 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 52.5 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2016 | 59 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 54.7 Medium | AIR BAGS |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.