Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
21 City / 31 HWY
Horsepower
180
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Daryl P
Extremely comfortable & drives like a dream.
My only complaint about the car is that the Bluetooth seems to work intermittently and is unpredictable. Most of the time it is fine but I feel like when I really need it to work it either does not or it is glitchy. Other than that the performance is amazing and the car is insanely comfortable. No problems with the car itself. Drives like a dream and looks great.
accountCircle Kimberly R
It's a very low car. You must be careful on roads. There is good mileage on it.
That it has hail damage. And the windows are broken from the hail damage. The tire is low from pulling into a porch trying to hide from the hail.
accountCircle Matthew M
The back seat is very tight. There isn't a lot of legroom in the back seat. So don't plan family trips in the vehicle.
I really love the drive feeling of the car. It's also very nice having the navigation. I wish it had a bigger engine. The 2.2L doesn't have enough power.
accountCircle John R
The Buick is a nice starter car for low budget maintenance.
I love it. Very reliable, easy to drive. The speed picks up quickly. It is a gas guzzler though and can be a bit costly to fill up. The back seat is super small, not enough leg room. The seats heat up quickly and are comfortable. So far I haven't had any mechanical issues.
accountCircle Shannon M
Great car, excellent gas mileage.
This vehicle is very comfortable to drive, has many features ('loaded'), and gets great gas mileage. It is a quiet, smooth ride, with extra trunk room, and sufficient back seat room for a car seat and/or additional passengers. The built in Bluetooth and navigation are great additional features.
accountCircle PAT l
When upkeep services such as oil are needed and minimum cost for this
It is a good size for me for errands short local trips. So far no major problems and good mileage
accountCircle Vicki S
Very reliable sharp looking Buick.
Beautiful black sporty looking reliable vehicle. I just love this automobile. I bought this vehicle used from enterprise car sales back in august 2018 and have not had a bit of problems with it. Just had the oil changed last week and tires rotated and maintenance is minimal.
accountCircle Brenda H
My Buick is an excellent low maintenance slick looking vehicle.
My Buick is excellent on gas. It is fully loaded with OnStar, Wi-Fi, I also have a phone number and get x amount of minutes per month. It is a low maintenance. Vehicle. I keep my oil change and rotate my tires,. Easy to drive and very good looking. The design is noticeable and slick.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Denise Morrissette
Worst Buick ever! (I’ve owned Buick’s before w/ no issues and loved them)
Let me start by saying I’ve owned 3 Buicks in the past with no issues at all. Now this Buick Verano is a different story. Purchased a 2014 Buick Verano 23,000 miles on it about five years ago. Within that five years I’ve had to had three battery replacements and electrical issues ALL the time. Wire harness replaced due to battery fluid leaking (what I was told anyways). Radio not turning off when car shuts off. Seat warmers not working. Once harness was replaced everything seemed to work ok for a while. Now 3rd battery went dead and has to be jump started. When locking car lights flicker on and off locks keep clicking like it’s trying to lock but won’t lock. Totally disappointed with my Buick Verano. I can’t afford to keep bringing it in to have fixed all the time.
accountCircle Ricky R
It's an all around good car for a first or last car!
It is a all around good vehicle. It runs good considering it has 79k miles for a 2017. I got it used and the only thing that is a problem is the aux will not work as constantly as you would like for it to. Another good feature of the car is it has a lot of room for the passengers in the car. Also the fact that it is good on gas and the drive is even better; but what sells this car even more is how smooth the drive is.
accountCircle Vicki S
Buick! Always a great car with great gas mileage!
With my 2017 Buick verano I bought certified used for enterprise car sales a year ago. I love this car. I have had several Buick's throughout the years but this is by far the best car ever with no problems and great gas mileage. I would recommend this car wholeheartedly.
accountCircle Lanny G
Nice to look at, fails in other important areas.
The Buick verano is a mass produced car that almost every car maker offers as mid grade car. For the year it is just average. It does look nice and has dome nice features, but lacks in power and handling. It does not keep dust out when going down a dirt road. The design can make it hard to get in and out of and even though it has warning lights on the rear view mirror, it does have some bad blind spots. It is very tight as far as roominess. I would not buy again and would choose a different model if given the chance. Overall this car meets expectations on fuel economy, looks and certain extras are nice. Otherwise it lacks where it counts the most.
accountCircle Lanny D
Not worth the money and has issues.
The verano is an ok car but well overpriced in comparison to other makes. It doesn't get very good all around gas mileage and seems to have sensors that will go out for no reason. But it's a pretty decent car all in all. I would not buy another Buick, so I will probably go in a different direction when choosing my next car.

Buick Verano Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
180 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Sport Touring
180 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Leather Group
180 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2017 Buick Verano Owner Reviews

4.25
36 Reviews
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5 stars 44%
4 stars 42%
3 stars 11%
2 stars 0%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Shannon M on May 31, 2021
Great car, excellent gas mileage.
This vehicle is very comfortable to drive, has many features ('loaded'), and gets great gas mileage. It is a quiet, smooth ride, with extra trunk room, and sufficient back seat room for a car seat and/or additional passengers. The built in Bluetooth and navigation are great additional features.
accountCircle Chasity J on January 29, 2021
My cons of the 2017 Buick Verano
Two things I hate about my Buick is gas and space. It's a very small car and the gas goes so quickly.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Tori M.

It gets fairly good gas mileage. I only fill up about once every two weeks which is nice. I love it is Bluetooth compatibility. It has an automatic start. It is an affordable car considering all of the features that it offers.

likeFilled Daryl P.

Very comfortable and sporty. Easy to drive and maneuver and is the coolest looking modern Buick ever made. I am sad it is being discontinued. Love everything about it except the Bluetooth feature is inconsistent.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Tori M.

I do not like that it sits low. I understand that for the size of the car that it is it will naturally sit lower however I am short as is. Therefore I feel like I am constantly readjusting myself to see ahead of me in certain traffic situations. That is my only con.

dislikeFilled Daryl P.

The Bluetooth feature is inconsistent. Sometimes the radio hookup to USB devices wigs out and does not work properly or freezes. I wish the passenger seats had power controls also. The windshield wipers never worked properly.

Ranks #23 Small Cars by Owners

The 2017 Buick Verano has an average owner rating of 4.29 out of 5 which ranks it #23 of 35 other Small Cars.

1
car
4.83
2
car
4.79
23
car
4.24

Ranks #14 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Buick Verano has a combined MPG of 37 which ranks it #14 of 35 other Small Cars.

1
car
121 MPG
2
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118 MPG
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Tie
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31 MPG

Is The 2017 Buick Verano A Good Car?

Very good automobile with great gas mileage and wonderful inside leather trim. I would purchase a newer Buick at any time.
Vicki S.
So far, so good. I love this Buick. It is reliable and has really good gas mileage. I love the color, which is black.
Cassandra C.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Buick Verano?

This Buick is really reliable. I bought it used from enterprise car sales over a year ago with 41,000 miles on it and have had no problems with it do ever.
Vicki S.
Reliable and has had no problems. I've had it since Aug 2018 and have had good gas mileage. There seems to be no problem with this car so far.
Katrina L.

Is The 2017 Buick Verano A Good Value?

Yes do not know original cost because I bought it certified pre owned. It is proving to be worth what I paid as pre owned and would buy another one in the future.
Vicki S.
I bought mine used for $18,000 with 41,000 miles on it. To me this car is a good value for the common man.
kelly L.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of gas does a buick verano take?

Answer: You will typically use regular gasoline for Your Buick Verano, though You can use premium if You would like. Using regular gas, the Buick Verano gets 24 miles per gallon in the city and 30 on the highway. It...

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety