2005 Buick Terraza
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.
- Complaints
- 120
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2005
Opened by NHTSA
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 120 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2005 | 120 |
| 2006 | 54 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
35% · 42 reportsMost commonly citing horn and interior/under dash.
Show complaint excerpts
Dt*: the contact stated the headlights flickered when the vehicle was driven 0-60 MPH. When the vehicle was taken to the sales/service dealer, the problem could not be recreated. The voltage regulator was replaced, but the problem continued.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-08
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Electronic stability control (esc)
18% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2018-02-20
Service brakes
16% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Latches/locks/linkages
13% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing latch.
Steering
12% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing yaw/angle sensor and tie rod assembly.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2005-11-14Parking brake05V287000 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…
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…
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2005-11-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-03-06 Electrical harness damage
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2007-08-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-12-11 Power sliding door opening
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2007-12-11Engineering analysisClosed 2009-02-23 Power sliding door
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2009-02-23Steering09E005000 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…
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…
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2010-06-04Suspension10V110000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Buick Terraza — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 42 reports on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 22 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 19 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V287000 · Parking brake
- Recall 09E005000 · Steering
- Recall 10V110000 · Suspension
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 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Buick Terraza have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.