Buick Verano Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Buick Verano model year (2012–2017) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Buick Verano Years to Avoid
6 recalls · 89 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 113
3 recalls · 89 complaints
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 98
2 recalls · 77 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 87
Best Buick Verano Years to Buy
1 recall · 10 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 13
0 recalls · 40 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 42
2 recalls · 56 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 66
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Buick Verano — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 10 | — | — | 13 | Good |
| 2016 | 2 | 56 | 2 | — | 66 | Caution |
| 2015 | 0 | 40 | 1 | — | 42 | Caution |
| 2014 | 6 | 89 | 3 | — | 113 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 3 | 89 | — | — | 98 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 2 | 77 | 2 | — | 87 | Avoid |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Buick Verano Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade Verano units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Verano models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Verano should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2014 Buick Verano if possible. It has 6 recalls, 89 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 113 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Verano to buy?+
The 2017 Buick Verano is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 13. It has only 1 recall and 10 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Verano has the fewest problems?+
The 2017, 2015, 2016 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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