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#BS-2012-BUIVER-144E

2012 Buick Verano

Based on reports from 145 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
145
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Recalls
3
TSBs
1,479
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 145 complaints, 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

oil consumption

20 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
2

clicking noise when shifting

2 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

excessive moisture build up on windshield

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

50 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 56K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

28
0–30K
26
30–60K
33
60–90K
11
90–120K
4
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (33 reports) • Median: 56K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (50 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine50 (34%)
Airbags27 (19%)
Electrical16 (11%)
Steering9 (6%)
Drivetrain7 (5%)
Speed Control7 (5%)
Other5 (3%)
Stability Control4 (3%)

2012 Buick Verano: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 34% of all reports filed for the 2012 Buick Verano, with 50 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 56,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 56K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2012 Buick Verano, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2012 Buick Verano, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2012 Buick Verano, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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14
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15
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16
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17
22
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29
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24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Buick Verano. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

12V522000Jan 2013

AIR BAGS

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.

13V023000Feb 2013

AIR BAGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.

14V300000Jul 2014

AIR BAGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Buick Verano is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2012 Buick Verano vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

145

Class avg

282

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 145 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2012 Buick Verano: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Buick Verano?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Buick Verano is related to the engine, with 50 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Buick Verano reliable?
The 2012 Buick Verano has 145 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 Buick Verano problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2012 Buick Verano have any recalls?
Yes, the 2012 Buick Verano has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Verano problems start?
Based on 103 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 56,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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