Buick Verano vs Ford Tempo
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Buick Verano | Ford Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 670 | 1,649 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2017 | 1981–2000 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | — |
| Best model year | 2017 | — |
| Crashes reported | 25 | 110 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 191 |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 86 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.3% | 23.8% |
Buick Verano by year
What breaks
Electrical System
122
18.2%
Engine & Cooling
112
16.7%
Airbags
93
13.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
52
7.8%
Steering
50
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
48
7.2%
Stability & Traction Control
26
3.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
19
2.8%
Ford Tempo by year
What breaks
Electrical System
369
22.4%
Engine & Cooling
326
19.8%
Seat Belts
232
14.1%
Brakes
153
9.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
87
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
72
4.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
71
4.3%
Steering
66
4.0%