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2006 Buick TerrazaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2006 Buick Terraza, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2006 Buick Terraza
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Terraza median · #2 of 3 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints549 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage13kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 29, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: 2001FordRangerXLT, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Buick Terraza has problems

54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure112
Electrical system111
Electronic stability control (ESC)110
Service brakes, hydraulic80
Suspension81
Latches/locks/linkages60
Service brakes60
Steering62
Vehicle speed control30
14 other systems223

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 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.

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 05V-552 · Dec 7, 2005 · 32,068 vehicles

Risk. A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2006 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

2006 Buick Terraza safety ratings

2006 Buick Terraza 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
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Buick Terraza, and the recalls they led to.

  1. POWER SLIDING DOOREA07019 · closed Feb 23, 2009
    No recall
  2. POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENINGPE07044 · closed Dec 11, 2007
    No recall
In owners' words

What Terraza owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.
Complaint 11657596 · Apr 29, 2025
THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS WON'T CLOSE. IT OPENS UP AGAIN WHEN THE CLOSING SLIDE DOOR TOUCHES THE FRAME. THIS HAPPENS EVERY A FEW DAYS!! VERY FRUSTRATING. AND I SAW THERE ARE 4 OR 5 SIMILAR COMPLIANT REPORTS ON THIS ALREADY. SO LOOKS LIKE IT DOES HAPPENS ON A NUMBER OF VEHICLES ALREADY, NOT AN…
Complaint 10621165 · Aug 9, 2014 · 15,000 miles
IN 2013 HAD MY PASSENGER SLIDER DOOR FIXED FOR NOT OPENING HALF THE TIME OR IT WOULD JUST OPEN. I TOOK IT IN AND GOT IT FIX COST ME 800.00 AND THE SAME DAY GOT IT FIXED THE DRIVER DOOR DID THE SAME THING AND THE DEALER FINALLY GOT IT TO SHUT BUT STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT OPENING ALL MY IT SELF…
Complaint 10584749 · Apr 24, 2014 · 140,000 miles

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