Best Buick Verano Years to Buy
Based on federal NHTSA complaint and recall records, the best Buick Verano years to buy are 2015 — the lowest severity-weighted complaint rates among years with enough road time to judge.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall campaigns · Data as of October 2026 · How we rate model years
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Every Buick Verano year, ranked by federal record
| Model year | NHTSA complaints | Recalls | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | OK |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | OK |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | OK |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | OK |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | OK |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | OK |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | OK |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | OK |
| 2017 | 9 | 1 | OK |
| 2016 | 59 | 2 | OK |
| 2015 | 58 | 0 | BEST |
| 2014 | 101 | 6 | OK |
| 2013 | 106 | 3 | OK |
| 2012 | 106 | 3 | OK |
Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume; verdicts are severity-weighted rates per year on the road, compared within the model’s own history.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best year for the Buick Verano?
2015 — based on federal NHTSA records, it shows the lowest severity-weighted complaint rates of any Buick Verano model year with meaningful time on the road. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
Which Buick Verano years should I avoid?
No Buick Verano year rises to an "avoid" rating in current federal data.
Is a used Buick Verano a good buy?
Year-dependent. Across 439 NHTSA owner complaints on record, the spread between the cleanest and worst Buick Verano years is significant — pick from the best-year list, confirm the specific car's history by VIN, and negotiate from what buyers actually paid rather than asking prices.
How do I buy the best Buick Verano year for the right price?
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