2007 Buick Terraza Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Buick Terraza ranks 3rd out of 4 model years with a complaint index of 33, well below the 2005 (100) and 2006 (67), earning a Good verdict relative to other Terraza years. It had 33 complaints, 1 recall, and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #3 of 4 Terraza years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 33
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2007 Buick Terraza problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body16 (48%)
- Brakes8 (24%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (15%)
- Electrical System4 (12%)
- Airbags3 (9%)
- Engine3 (9%)
- Fuel System3 (9%)
- Other1 (3%)
- Steering1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear or sliding doors sometimes fail to latch or close fully, even after repeated dealer visits.
- A passenger-side rear door has opened on its own while driving at highway speed.
- Brakes have squeaked persistently on the front passenger side with no dealer fix offered.
- Stability control or ABS has engaged front brakes unexpectedly, pulling the vehicle to one side.
- Fuel gauge readings have dropped inaccurately when the tank is low, sometimes causing stalling or hard starting.
- Rear shocks on converted models failed to dampen movement, leading to uneven tire wear.
2007 Buick Terraza recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2007 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.
2007 compared with other Terraza years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Buick Terraza reliable?
- Compared to other Terraza years, the 2007 model has one of the lowest complaint counts, with a complaint index of 33 versus 100 for the 2005 model. NHTSA data shows no crashes, fires, or injuries linked to this year.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Buick Terraza?
- Structure and body issues make up 48% of complaints, mostly involving doors that won't close or latch. Brakes account for 24% of complaints, including squeaking and reports of unexpected brake engagement.
- Does the 2007 Buick Terraza have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2007 Terraza, covering a suspension and wheel defect on mobility conversion versions where trailing arms could fail during conversion. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2007 Terraza compare to the 2005 and 2006 model years?
- The 2007 Terraza has a complaint index of 33, much lower than the 2005 (100, rated Avoid) and 2006 (67, rated Caution). It ranks 3rd worst out of 4 years and carries a Good verdict.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Buick Terraza?
- The EPA rates the 2007 Terraza at 19 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400.