2007 Buick Terraza Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 9, 2026 · 33 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Terraza years
Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Buick Terraza. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Terraza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (13 complaints, 39%), typically at around 36,142 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Buick Terraza
2006 Buick Terraza photographed in Lyndhurst, New Jersey , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: 2001FordRangerXLT, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Buick Terraza problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure13 · ~36,142 mi
Latches/locks/linkages7 · ~33,000 mi
Suspension5 · ~23,000 mi
Electrical System4 · ~26,142 mi
Air Bags3 · ~20,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)3 · ~45,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline3 · ~48,000 mi
Service Brakes3 · ~120,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3 · ~8,753 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~43,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1339%36,142——
Latches/locks/linkages721%33,000——
Suspension515%23,000——
Electrical System412%26,142——
Air Bags39%20,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)39%45,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline39%48,000——
Service Brakes39%120,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic39%8,753——
Vehicle Speed Control26%43,000——
Engine13%98,054——
Equipment13%10,000——
Exterior Lighting13%42,283——
Steering13%43,000——
Traction Control System13%45,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 9 complaints
2007: 2200722008: 5200852009: 1200912010: 6201062011: 9201192012: 2201222013: 3201332014: 3201432016: 1201612026: 120261

n = 33 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Buick Terraza recalls (1)

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Suspension:rearMar 19, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V110000 · 5,375 vehicles

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.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2007 Buick Terraza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and driving over a speed bump, there was a clunking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed…

Suspension · received Feb 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11716825

The abs traction control is now coming on all the time. I understand this has been a big problem for buick. They have not fixed any problems on these. Wish they would recall them for this problem as this is not safe. It comes on going down the road and makes a funny noise. This van has had so many…

Service Brakes · received Apr 2, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10853061

I have had nothing but trouble from the start with our car's stability system. The back end was making a terrible thumping and grinding sound every time i would go over the slightest uneven surfaces. There have been multiple repairs made including replacing right rear bushing, rewelding of an…

Suspension · received Nov 6, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10652970

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick terraza. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 8,000. Updated 9/18/14*cn

Air Bags · received Jul 2, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10607708

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick terraza. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The intermittent failure also occurred when driving. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified…

Air Bags · received Jun 20, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10604675

Other Buick Terraza years

← 2006 Terraza · 2008 Terraza →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2008 Terraza01
2007331
2006 Terraza542
2005 Terraza1202

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Buick Terraza?

Owners most often report structure, latches/locks/linkages, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 13 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Buick Terraza?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.