2005 Buick Terraza

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2005 Buick Terraza
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:18.598Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2005: 120 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2005	120
2006	54
2007	33
2008	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 18%

18% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 22 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK TERRAZA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND THE "TRACK SYSTEM" AND "STABILITY" INDICATORS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180220

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051114 — 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

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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BU

Campaign 05V287000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20051129 — PE (closed 20060306)

ELECTRICAL HARNESS DAMAGE

I 20070816 — PE (closed 20071211)

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING

I 20071211 — EA (closed 20090223)

POWER SLIDING DOOR

R 20090223 — steering

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 REPLACEM

Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT D

Campaign 09E005000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100604 — suspension

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

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.

Campaign 10V110000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Buick Terraza — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (23 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (22 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 05V287000 (parking brake) has been completed.
Verify recall 09E005000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 10V110000 (suspension) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2005 Buick Terraza reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Terraza?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Buick Terraza have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.