2012 Buick Verano Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Buick Verano.
Worst 2012 Buick Verano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbags
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Buick Verano.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 48 | — | — | 67,374 mi | |
| Airbags | 27 | 7 | — | 59,025 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | 1 | 47,024 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | 1 | 44,333 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 40,808 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 43,300 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Buick Verano
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~38,636 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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2012 Buick Verano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2012 Buick Verano reliable?
What are common problems with the 2012 Buick Verano?
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Does the 2012 Buick Verano have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2012 Buick Verano?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Buick Verano reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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