2006 Buick Terraza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Terraza years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Buick Terraza. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Terraza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 20%), typically at around 13,900 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 7 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 54owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Buick Terraza problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 20% | 13,900 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 20% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 20% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 15% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 15% | 87,560 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 11% | 13,900 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 11% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 11% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 6% | 13,543 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% | 8,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% | 84,807 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 4% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 72,150 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 4% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 2% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 2% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 58,895 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 32,217 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 23,490 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Buick Terraza recalls (2)
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Suspension:rear
Problem: 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 or passenger side trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded.
Risk: A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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 loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
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.
Fix: 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 contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power sliding door (EA07019) — opened Dec 11, 2007, closed Feb 23, 2009.
- Power sliding door opening (PE07044) — opened Aug 16, 2007, closed Dec 11, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Terraza. The contact stated that the antitheft alarm engaged inadvertently, causing the vehicle to shutoff while driving. The START/STOP Disabled message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a steering wiring cable might be…
Rear suspension Reported March 19 2020. Campaign # 1ov110000 It sounds terrifying. Like the whole back of the. Back ankle will fall off going down the road. And then. If you have to back up. It sounds worse
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. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick terraza. While driving at unknown speeds, an abnormal clunking sound emitted from under the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and verified that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number…
Other Buick Terraza years
← 2005 Terraza · 2007 Terraza →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Terraza | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Terraza | 33 | 1 |
| 2006 | 54 | 2 |
| 2005 Terraza | 120 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Terraza?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Buick Terraza?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Buick Terraza a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Terraza model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.