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Buick VERANO — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

Avoid These Years

2014 Buick VERANO

169 complaints (211% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: WHEN VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE MODE AND MOVING, ONE MAY WANT TO UTILIZE THE "FAVORITE RADIO STATION" BUTTON. THE "START/STOP ENGINE" BUTTON IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE "# 1 "FAVORITE RADIO STATION BUTTON".AND DIRECTLY BELOW THE "FAVORITE RADIO STATION" IMAGE ON THE TOUCH SCREEN.WHEN DEPRESSING THE "#I

2013 Buick VERANO

156 complaints (195% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK VERANO (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED THE ENGINE ON/OFF BUTTON LOCATED IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD, CLOSE TO THE RADIO AND GPS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT

2012 Buick VERANO

146 complaints (183% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: THE ENGINE OF THIS NEW 2012 BUICK VERANO STALLED FOUR TIMES. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN FREEWAY. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN FRONT OF A RED LIGHT. THE THIRD TIME WAS IN A LOCAL STREET AT ~35 MILES/HOUR. THE FOURTH TIME HAPPENED WHEN THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS DRIVING IT. SIMILAR PROBLEM EVERY TIME: THE

2016 Buick VERANO

97 complaints (121% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: THE DRIVER AS WELL AS THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER LOSES THE BENEFIT OF THE AIRBAGS IN THE FRONT SEAT AND THE AIRBAG STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN MY CRASH IN WHICH THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER INJURED. I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND TUR

Safe to Buy