2006 Buick Terraza Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2006 Buick Terraza has a complaint index of 67, ranking 2nd worst among 4 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Brakes are the top problem area, with 19 complaints (35% of the total) and a median failure mileage of 62,447.5.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #2 of 4 Terraza years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 54
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2006 Buick Terraza problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes19 (35%)
- Structure & Body16 (30%)
- Electrical System11 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (15%)
- Engine7 (13%)
- Steering6 (11%)
- Other5 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (6%)
- Airbags2 (4%)
- Fuel System1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Sliding doors reopen or open on their own without warning, sometimes while driving.
- Steering wheel becomes extremely difficult to control at low speed, leading to loss of control and collision.
- Vehicle vibrates in the seats, floor, and steering wheel at highway speed, worsening after multiple repair attempts.
- Rear end sways and driver loses control at highway speed, with airbags failing to deploy in a crash.
- Remote key function unlocks all doors and opens the sliding door without the driver's knowledge.
2006 Buick Terraza recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 05V552000Dec 7, 2005Other32,068 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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.
Remedy: 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.
2006 Buick Terraza fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Terraza years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Buick Terraza reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2006 Terraza has a complaint index of 67 and ranks 2nd worst of 4 model years, resulting in a Caution verdict relative to other Terraza years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2006 Buick Terraza?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 19 complaints, or 35% of all reported issues, with a median failure mileage of 62,447.5.
- Does the 2006 Buick Terraza have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Terraza, one covering suspension/wheels on mobility conversion vans and one for incorrect tire and loading labels; neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2006 Terraza compare to other years?
- The 2005 Terraza has a higher complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, while the 2007 model has a lower index of 33 and a Good verdict, making 2006 worse than 2007 but better than 2005.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Buick Terraza?
- The 2006 Terraza is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400.