Buick Terraza Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Buick Terraza model year (2005–2007) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Buick Terraza Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 99 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 110
2 recalls · 40 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Problem score: 56
2 recalls · 27 complaints
Top issue: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Problem score: 33
Best Buick Terraza Years to Buy
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Buick Terraza — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 27 | — | — | 33 | Good |
| 2006 | 2 | 40 | 5 | — | 56 | Caution |
| 2005 | 3 | 99 | 1 | — | 110 | Avoid |
All 3 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Buick Terraza Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Terraza models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Terraza should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2005 Buick Terraza if possible. It has 3 recalls, 99 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 110 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Terraza to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Terraza model years.
Which Terraza has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Terraza model years with the lowest problem scores.
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