Buick Terraza years to avoid
The Buick Terraza years to avoid are 2005 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2008 is the cleanest year on record.
341
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2005–2008
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Terraza years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 195 |
Every Terraza year
Common questions
What are the worst Buick Terraza years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Terraza years to avoid are 2005. The cleanest year on record is 2008.
What is the best year for the Buick Terraza?
By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Terraza years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Buick Terraza have?
Across all model years, the Terraza has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 341 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.