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2012 Buick

Verano

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Buick Verano: best and worst years
2012 Buick Verano
2012 photoIFCARPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
Gasoline or E85EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
180
Power to weight
0.055 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.23
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
25.1 mpg, reported by 4 driversabout 1.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
184 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,300 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
91 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
106
Reported injuries
4
Theft rate
0.2 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE33%
  • AIR BAGS18%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • STEERING6%
  • POWER TRAIN5%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 146 total.

Buick Verano: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ13002opened May 31, 2013AIR BAGS

    Air Bag Non-deployment

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.