2014 Buick Verano vs 2014 Nissan Versa
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 | 2014 Buick Verano | 2014 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 101 | 205 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,481 | 156 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 30–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 44,000 mi | 59,768 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Verano | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 19 | 81 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 16 |
| Engine | 18 | 36 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 26 |
| Steering | 14 | 10 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 33 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
2014 Buick Verano
2014 Nissan Versa
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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.