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2005 Buick TerrazaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 120 owner complaints about the 2005 Buick Terraza, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 3, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Buick Terraza has problems
120 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
22Electronic stability control (ESC)
16Latches/locks/linkages2 crash/fire/injury
14Steering2 crash/fire/injury
12Suspension
12Structure
11Service brakes
9Traction control system
8Service brakes, hydraulic
4515 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 37 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 22 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 16 | 2 |
| Steering | 14 | 2 |
| Suspension | 12 | 0 |
| Structure | 12 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 1 |
| Traction control system | 9 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 45 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2005 Buick Terraza recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Parking brake
Risk. WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNINTENDED BRAKING WHEN ACCELERATING, DECELERATING, OR COASTING, AND A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
27kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 25 electrical system complaints. 88% were reported before 100,000 miles.
13under 30k miles22under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Terraza year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Terraza median. How we score
'05'06'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Buick Terraza safety ratings
2005 Buick Terraza (Later Release) in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Buick Terraza, and the recalls they led to.
- POWER SLIDING DOORNo recall
- ELECTRICAL HARNESS DAMAGENo recall
- POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Terraza owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BRAKES FELT UNEASY STOPPING DID NOT RESPOND RIGHT AWAY SOMETIME HAD TO PULL A SIDE TO PREVENT ACCIDENT. ALTERNATOR DON'T START AT ALL AND ABS LIGHT STAYED ON MOST OF TIME MANY REPAIRS DONE SAME PROBLEM AT DEALER SHIP.
THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DISENGAGED WHEN THE VAN HIT A BUMP WHILE IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT IN NATURAL AND RESTART IT BUT IT WAS A VERY FRIGHTENING ORDEAL. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON STREETS TRAVELING 30 MPH.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STALLING WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE…
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