2012 Buick Verano engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 50 complaints for the 2012 Buick Verano, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 34% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
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 engine suddenly stalled and became very rough. The car cannot go faster than 10 miles/hour for a minute or two and the engine would completely die. There's always a misfire code.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick verano. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the engine oil was very low. The contact indicated that the oil was last changed in october of 2017. There was no warning message displayed indicating that the oil was low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer (axelrod buick in parma, ohio) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,256.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Buick Verano
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints