MYRModel Year Report

2006 Buick Terraza

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2006 Buick Terraza
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:08.158Z

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
54
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

2005: 120 complaints 2005 2006: 54 complaints 2006 54 2007: 33 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
2005: 120 complaints 2005 2006: 54 complaints 2006 54 2007: 33 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
2005: 120 complaints 2005 2006: 54 complaints 2006 54 2007: 33 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008

2006: 54 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2005120
200654
200733
20080

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

28% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Buick Terraza. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning on more than one occasion. In addition, the traction control, ESC, ABS, and anti-theft indicators illuminated randomly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-18

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and engine

Electrical system

22% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly and horn.

INJURY

Electronic stability control (esc)

20% · 11 reports

Structure

20% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* - the contact stated that she filed a complaint with NHTSA last year, and would like to file another. The contact stated that she is still having same problems with her 2006 Buick Terraza.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-16

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Dt*: the contact stated the left rear sliding door closed without warning, causing shoulder and hip bruising. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-18

This vehicle has significant rust damage on the frame located on the driver's side of the vehicle the rust has gone through the frame causing it to be unsafe.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-29

Suspension

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing rear.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2006-03-31Equipment05V552000 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…

    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. Owners may…

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  2. I
    2007-08-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-12-11 Power sliding door opening
  3. I
    2007-12-11Engineering analysisClosed 2009-02-23 Power sliding door
  4. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Buick Terraza — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V552000 · Equipment
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
  • Recall 10V110000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Buick Terraza?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 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.