Buick Verano vs Oldsmobile Intrigue
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 | Oldsmobile Intrigue |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 670 | 1,598 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2017 | 1996–2002 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 1998 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 25 | 76 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 65 |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.3% | 11.8% |
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%
Oldsmobile Intrigue by year
What breaks
Steering
295
18.5%
Electrical System
267
16.7%
Engine & Cooling
233
14.6%
Lights
162
10.1%
Brakes
138
8.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
77
4.8%
Seat Belts
68
4.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
66
4.1%