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2007 Buick Terraza problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2007 Buick Terraza is among the quieter years of the Terraza on NHTSA's books: 51 complaints (30% below the model's median year), 2 recalls, and no open investigations.

Body & Structure leads the complaint categories with 13 reports (26% of the total).

51

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Terraza years?

Terraza NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted195 complaints2005: 195 complaints2006: 95 complaints2007: 51 complaints2008: 0 complaints
Terraza NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Buick Terraza problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure1325%
Electrical System918%
Latches & Locks714%
Brakes612%
Suspension510%
Fuel System36%
Airbags36%
Speed Control24%
Lighting12%
Steering12%
Engine12%

Does the 2007 Buick Terraza have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V110000SuspensionMarch 19, 2010 · 5,375 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

09E005000SteeringFebruary 17, 2009 · 979 units

Defect

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

Consequence

A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SLIDING DOORS, THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. AFTER ABOUT AND HOUR, GOT THE DOOR CLOSED AND NOW THE DOOR ALARM STAYS ON. HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET IT LOOKED AT. AFTER READING ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE DOORS, I THINK THEY SHOULD HAVE A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 13, 2010

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 8, 2016

“I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SLIDING DOORS, THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. AFTER ABOUT AND HOUR, GOT THE DOOR CLOSED AND NOW THE DOOR ALARM STAYS ON. HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET IT LOOKED AT. AFTER READING ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE DOORS, I THINK THEY SHOULD HAVE A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · May 13, 2010

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ARE SQUEAKING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL. THE FAILURE OCCURS EACH TIME THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE MANAGER AT THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE BECAUSE THE BRAKES SQUEAK ON ALL THEIR VEHICLES. THE PURCHASE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 24, 2007

“WE HAD BOUGHT A BUICK TERRAZA VAN AND CAME TO FIND OUT THAT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR END THAT AFFECTS THE ALIGNMENT, THIS HAS JUST CHEWED THE '!@#$% OUT OF MY TIRES!!!!! SO WE CALLED UP THE CAR DEALER SHIP AND THEIR TRYING TO TELL US THIS ISN'T UNDER WARRANTY ! I THINK IT'S '!@#$% THAT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 27, 2008

2007 Buick Terraza — common questions

Is the 2007 Buick Terraza reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 51 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Terraza year, with 2 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2007 Terraza problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (13 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints), latches & locks (7 complaints).

Does the 2007 Buick Terraza have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Buick Terraza. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Buick Terraza under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Buick Terraza years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Terraza years to avoid are 2005. The cleanest record among Terraza years belongs to 2008.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.