Buick Verano vs Pontiac Sunfire
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 | Pontiac Sunfire |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 670 | 1,641 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2017 | 1985–2005 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 1996 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 25 | 153 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 61 |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 102 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.3% | 19.7% |
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%
Pontiac Sunfire by year
What breaks
Electrical System
339
20.7%
Engine & Cooling
259
15.8%
Brakes
172
10.5%
Airbags
125
7.6%
Steering
115
7.0%
Lights
109
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
76
4.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
71
4.3%