Terraza (1st)
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Complaints by Engine Code
LX9
3.5L 6-cylView details
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Buick Terraza Unidentified Engine
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LB7
6.6L 8-cyl TurboView details
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LGD
3.9L 6-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Buick Terraza, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2005-2007 Buick Terraza
On a used 2005-2007 Buick Terraza, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (87), the body and structure (56) and the brakes (37). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 87 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Buick Terraza about the electrical system.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 56 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Buick Terraza about the body and structure.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 37 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Buick Terraza about the brakes.
- Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Buick Terraza about the steering.
- Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Buick Terraza about the suspension.
Recalls (5)
ALL IN ONE MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2008 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.
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.
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
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.
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). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAILED THIS TEST.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2005-2007 Buick Terraza complaints?
Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2007 Buick Terraza. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the body and trim and the brakes.
Is the 2005-2007 Buick Terraza a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2007 Buick Terraza. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005-2007 Buick Terraza have?
NHTSA has 193 owner complaints on file for the 2005-2007 Buick Terraza as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2005-2007 Buick Terraza?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls covering some 2005-2007 Buick Terraza vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Buick Terraza?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the body and trim and the brakes, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Terraza have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2005-2007 Buick Terraza. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 193 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.