The Lemon Index
201220141st generation
Better than average · most complaints: engine
46 owner complaints, first 3 years 24 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2013 Hyundai Veloster 1542013 Hyundai Genesis 1522013 Fiat 500 129
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 3,900 and 24,000 miles (6,300–39,000 km) (the middle half of the 41 complaints, of all 46 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 23V516000 (airbags), 16V502000 (electrical) and 14V417000 (equipment) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Buick sent dealers 1546 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Buick/chevrolet: there is an oil/fluid leakage under front of vehicle, possibly from wheel…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Buick's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 46 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 24K miles (6K to 39K km) on the car (41 of all 46 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Reverse looking camera went black while backing up. The outside temprature was 95deg and the car had been parked for several days.
2013 Buick Verano owner · NHTSA complaint 10745717
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 4.6M views · 2012–2017 Buick Verano
Most-watched topics
- Heat, A/C & blend door183K views
How to replace a 2015 Buick Verano cabin air filterAaron Cano · 145K views · 5 videos - Oil changes & service143K views
How To Change Oil 2014 Buick Verano 2.4 Ecotec 2012-2017FixIT · 100K views · 3 videos - Transmission & shifter122K views
Buick Verano Shifter knob replacement 2014 1 min straight to the point.Taylorb47 · 64K views · 4 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical115K views
Buick Verano - How to Replace / Remove the Battery (2012-2017)QuiteAlright · 86K views · 3 videos
Show 4 more
- Intake, EGR & engine sensors46K views
2015 Buick Verano Throttlebody ServiceRick Frausto · 30K views · 3 videos - No-start: theft light, key & ignition37K views
2015 Buick Verano Won't Start...Has Power But Engine Won't Crank...Just Clicks...Fixed...Peter L · 37K views - Fuel pump, filter & tank31K views
2014 Buick Verano fuel pump replacementStanFixCars · 31K views - Oil leaks & gaskets29K views
How to change valve cover gasket on 2012-2018 Buick Verano 2.4LMaster Tech · 29K views
Before you buy, watch
Buick Verano 2012 - 2017 common problems, issues, defects and complaintsHOWSTUFFINMYCARWORKS · 105K views
2013 Dodge Dart vs Buick Verano vs Chrysler 200 0-60 MPH Starter Sedan Mashup ReviewThe Fast Lane Car · 216K views
2015 Buick Verano FWD: A Nice Little Car. Real world review and testGallup Journey Test Drives · 145K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2013 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Buick told dealers about
Buick sent dealers 1546 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Buick/chevrolet: there is an oil/fluid leakage under front of vehicle, possibly from wheel…
- Water leak on driver floor and/or various electrical concerns
- On some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- Airbags · recall issued 2023
The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
- Electrical · recall issued 2016
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Sta.
- Equipment · recall issued 2014
In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Verano 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,500 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
Every Buick Verano year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 5 Buick Verano years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2013 Buick Verano reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew somewhat fewer complaints than the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 82; 100 is average, lower is better). The Buick Verano year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2015.
What are the most common 2013 Buick Verano problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (28%), electrical (17%) and tires (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Buick Verano have?
3 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Buick Verano get?
24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Buick Verano safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Buick Verano problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 3,900 and 24,000 miles (6,300–39,000 km) (the middle half of the 41 complaints, of all 46 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2013 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2013 Buick Verano have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2013 Buick Verano cost in fuel a year?
About $2,500 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Buick Verano have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Buick Verano year is better than the 2013?
Nearby, the 2015 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about half as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works