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2005 Buick Terraza Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Buick Terraza, 15% of all 120 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 4 Terraza model years. Median mileage at failure: 37,938 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
18
15% of 120 complaints
All complaints this year
120
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
37,938 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Buick Terraza suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2005, latest Oct 3, 2016.

2005 Buick Terraza suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2005May 2006Oct 2006May 2008Aug 2008Mar 2009Jul 2013Jan 2015
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2005 to Oct 2016; peak Sep 2008 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Buick Terraza

  1. NHTSA 10V110000Mar 19, 2010Suspension, Wheels & Tires5,375 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Terraza model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200518 (15%)
  2. 20068 (15%)
  3. 20075 (15%)
  4. 20080 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Buick Terraza have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Buick Terraza, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 37,938 miles.
Which Buick Terraza year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Buick Terraza has the most suspension complaints (18), compared with 18 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Buick Terraza?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Buick Terraza concerns the suspension: 10V110000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.