Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 33 | −52% | 1 | Body | Good |
| 2006 | 54 | −30% | 2 | Brake | Average |
| 2005 | 120 | 2.4× | 2 | Electrical | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Terraza year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Buick Terraza problems
Latest Buick Terraza recalls
Suspension › Rear
The braun corporation has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification May not have been adequately welded.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on June 4, 2010. Owners May contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006.
Parking brake
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' to meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n).
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. The recall began on November 14, 2005.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Buick Terraza should you avoid?
2005 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Terraza years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2005.
What is the best year for the Buick Terraza?
2007 has the fewest complaints compared with other Terraza years at the same age, followed by 2006. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Buick Terraza problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (52), stability & traction control (50) and brakes (39). Electrical complaints peak in the 2005 model year.
How many recalls has the Buick Terraza had?
3 recalls across 2005–2007. The model year with the most is 2005. See all Buick Terraza recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.