DecodedCarsBuick Verano
6 model years from 2012 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2012–2017
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 24–25 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 11 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2014 (92)
- Fewest problems
- 2017
- Interest
- 1,852 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2017 Verano in brief
The 2017 Buick Verano is a compact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,300 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway), 11% worse than the 2017 compact car average of 26.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,800 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Buick Verano has 6 model years in our data, from 2012 to 2017.
Its most efficient year was 2015 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 24 to 25 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (111), engine (93), air bags (90).
Buying used? 2017 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.
2014 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 11 campaigns and 385 owner complaints.
How the 2012 Verano compares
The 2012 Buick Verano is a compact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,300 lb.
About the Buick Verano
The Buick Verano is a compact car manufactured by General Motors' Buick brand from 2011 to 2016. It debuted at the North American International Auto Show on January 10, 2011, during a preview of Buick's then upcoming 2012 model. It is the first compact marketed by Buick in the United States since the 1998 Buick Skylark. Verano is Spanish for summer.
From the Wikipedia article "Buick Verano (North America)", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2017 Verano pros & cons
Full 2017 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints9 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 117 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2017 Verano
9 owner complaints · 1 recall · 1 crash report
Year to avoid2016 Verano
59 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 1 fire report · 1 crash report
Most reported: Air Bags
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Verano changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 183.9 in | 3,300 lb | Not rated | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 183.9 in | 3,300 lb | Not rated | 2 | 59 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 183.9 in | 3,300 lb | Not rated | 0 | 59 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 183.9 in | 3,300 lb | Not rated | 6 | 92 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 183.9 in | 3,300 lb | Not rated | 3 | 81 |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 183.9 in | 3,300 lb | Not rated | 3 | 85 |
Alternatives to the 2017 Verano
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Toyota Corolla | 34 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2017 Honda Civic | 36 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2017 Honda Accord | 48 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Toyota Camry | 40 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2017 Nissan GT-R | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Toyota Prius | 56 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Buick. How we calculate this →