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2012 Buick Verano Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Buick Verano, 15% of its 106 total complaints that year, with one fire reported. No related recall is on file, and median mileage at failure was 56,000.

Electrical System complaints
16
15% of 106
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
56,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report repeated battery failures tied to corrosion at the positive cable terminal and battery bracket, sometimes requiring multiple battery replacements.
  • Several owners describe the vehicle stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while driving at varying speeds, including at highway speed.
  • Some complaints describe the car failing to start or needing a jump-start, in one case following a starter replacement that did not fully resolve the issue.
  • Owners report dashboard warning lights, radio, and instrument panel electronics going out or blinking on and off at the same time as stalling or starting problems.
  • One complaint describes a frayed wire shorting out and blowing a fuse, which stopped the engine while driving.
  • A few owners report power window and door failures alongside loss of power steering and stalling.

When 2012 Buick Verano electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 18, 2013, latest Jun 4, 2024.

2012 Buick Verano electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2013Aug 2014Nov 2015Oct 2016Oct 2017Oct 2018Jan 2021
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Jun 2024; peak Nov 2013 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Buick Verano

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Verano model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201216 (15%)
  2. 201323 (21%)
  3. 201442 (42%)
  4. 201524 (41%)
  5. 201619 (32%)
  6. 20174 (44%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2012 Buick Verano have?
NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Verano, which is 15% of the 106 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Buick Verano electrical system?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for the 2012 Verano's electrical system complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Verano electrical problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 56,000 miles.
Did the 2012 Verano's electrical problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these complaints, but one report of a fire.
How does 2012 compare to other Verano years for electrical complaints?
The 2012 Verano's 16 electrical complaints (15% share) are lower in count than 2014's 42 complaints (42% share), the highest among the years listed.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.