2014 Buick Verano problems
Owners have filed 169 complaints about the 2014 Buick Verano with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 24.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 11.2%.
Complaints169
Crashes5
Fires1
Injuries15
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 24.9% · 42
Power train 11.2% · 19
Engine 10.7% · 18
Steering 8.3% · 14
Air bags 7.7% · 13
Unknown or other 6.5% · 11
Electronic stability control (ESC) 5.9% · 10
Service brakes 4.7% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 5 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 15 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Buick Verano in this data, 2014 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 29 in the last three years against 40 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 44,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Verano. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the forward collision sensor failed to work sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The failure mileage was 3,800. Updated 4/15/15 Electrical system · reported at 3,800 miles
The dash warning light indicated the blind spot warning system needs service. The passenger side warning light on the side view mirror stopped working. Subsequent internet searches indicated that the bumper module has gone bad. No response from the dealership yet. Other repair shops have quoted $400 to $860 to repair. This is a safety issue. Electrical system
Car would shut off when coming to a light slow to go when pulling off stalled had it fix at john miles Buick last summer now it started back .Car seem to shift gear on it own radio go dim them bright up by itself .John miles say they can't find the issue auto start on key chain do not work all the time even when you change the batteries Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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