2012 Buick Verano vs 2012 Ford Focus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Buick Verano | 2012 Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 106 | 3,759 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,485 | 127 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 107 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,266 mi | 69,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Verano | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 1,441 |
| Steering | 9 | 927 |
| Engine | 48 | 473 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 352 |
| Structure | 2 | 332 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 282 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 166 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 133 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 464 |
| Oil consumption | 21 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 275 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 457 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 287 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 193 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 179 |
2012 Buick Verano
2012 Ford Focus
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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.