2012 Buick Verano vs 2012 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Buick Verano | 2012 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 106 | 454 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,485 | 76 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 55 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,266 mi | 36,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Verano | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 27 | 149 |
| Steering | 9 | 74 |
| Engine | 48 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 59 |
| Power Train | 7 | 49 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 38 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 34 |
| Structure | 2 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 18 |
| Oil consumption | 21 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
2012 Buick Verano
2012 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.