2005 BUICK TERRAZA Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Buick Terraza. This model year has 120 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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Worst 2005 Buick Terraza Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Brake System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Buick Terraza. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 37 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 19 | 1 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 16 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Buick Terraza. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 120 most recent complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Terraza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle crashed into a deer. The steering wheel air bag deployed and ripped into pieces. There were sparks and smoke coming from the air bag. The contact did not sustain an i…
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Terraza. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, while making a left turn, the vehicle loss motive power and jerked before stalling. The electronic stability warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. The contact …
HELLO, I HAVE A 2005 BUICK TERRAZA CX AWD. MY ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND WHEN IT DID THE VEHICLE STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES ITSELF PULLING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING. I COULDN'T CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I STARTED READING UP ON THIS, AND IT APPEARS MANY OT…
BRAKES FELT UNEASY STOPPING DID NOT RESPOND RIGHT AWAY SOMETIME HAD TO PULL A SIDE TO PREVENT ACCIDENT. ALTERNATOR DON'T START AT ALL AND ABS LIGHT STAYED ON MOST OF TIME MANY REPAIRS DONE SAME PROBLEM AT DEALER SHIP.
POWER SLIDING DOOR ALARM WILL SOUND GOING DOWN THE ROAD SAYING THE DOOR IS AJAR EVEN WHEN DOOR IS LOCKED CLOSED
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK TERRAZA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND THE "TRACK SYSTEM" AND "STABILITY" INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE ROGERS DABBS CHEVROLET DEALER AT 1501 W GOVERNMENT ST. IN BRANDON, MS W…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK TERRAZA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL SEIZED. ALSO, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT. THE A…
AT 90,900 MILEAGE ON MY VAN, I STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MY STABILITY CONTROL, ABS, AND MY TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. WHEN DRIVING AT NUMEROUS SPEEDS, THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD KICK IN, WOULD GRAB AT MY DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL AND MAKE THE VAN SWERVE TO THE LEFT…
THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DISENGAGED WHEN THE VAN HIT A BUMP WHILE IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT IN NATURAL AND RESTART IT BUT IT WAS A VERY FRIGHTENING ORDEAL. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON STREETS TRAVELING 30 MPH.
WHEN DRIVING, USUALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ONE OF THE FRONT BRAKES WILL AUTOMATICALLY GRIP, MAKING THE NOSE DIVE AND MAKING IT HATS TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE MESSAGE DISPLAYED SAYS TO SERVICE THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, WHICH WE HAVE DONE WITH NO RESOLUTION. WE HAVE…
THE 2005 BUICK TERRAZA IS EQUIPPED WITH A GM STABILITRACK SYSTEM, WHICH COMBINES ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, TRACTION AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS. I WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AT 60 MPH ON A STRAIGHT ROAD DURING A DRY, SUNNY DAY AND FULLY LOADED WITH CAMPING GEAR, CHILDREN, THEIR COMPUTER G…
THE 2005 BUICK TERRAZA IS EQUIPPED WITH A GM STABILITRACK SYSTEM, WHICH COMBINES ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, TRACTION AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS. I WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AT 60 MPH ON A STRAIGHT ROAD DURING A DRY, SUNNY DAY AND FULLY LOADED WITH CAMPING GEAR, CHILDREN, THEIR COMPUTER G…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK TERRAZA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE STOPPING …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STALLING WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP…
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. I WAS GETTING VERY LITTLE HEAT AND LOTS OF COLD AIR SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED. THEY SAID THERE WAS A BROKEN DOOR ACTUATOR AND THE COMPUTER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VERY EXPENSIVE. SO THEY FIXED THE DOOR SO IT WOULD S…
I RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS 2005 BUICK TERRAZA CX. AS PER CARFAX THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED. AFTER A WEEK OF HAVING MY VEHICLE I WILL BE DRIVING AROUND AND THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE WILL SCREECH ON ITS BREAKS AND PULL TO THE RIGHT. I …
WELL IT HAPPENED ON DATE SPECIFIED SLIDE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN NOR WILL THEY OPEN MANUALLY !! THIS IS LIFE OR DEATH ORDEAL SINCE I CAN'T SEEM GET THEM OPEN !!!
AS WE WERE DRIVING HOME IN MAY OF 2014 THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE GRABBED AS IF I HAD APPLIED THE BRAKE,SINCE THEN WE HAVE HAD BOTH WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED LOWER BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS BUT NOTHING HAS CHANGED. IT HAS GRABBED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN,THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER THAT …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT, BOTH OF THE REAR WHEELS HAD NO TREAD AND THE REAR WIPER BLADE FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE H…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON AN ICY ROAD, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2005 Buick Terraza.
Recalls for 2005 Buick Terraza
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Buick Terraza. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2005 Buick Terraza — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Buick Terraza reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2005 Buick Terraza has 120 NHTSA owner complaints, 5 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Electrical Faults (37 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Terraza?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (37 complaints). #2: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (22 complaints). #3: Brake System (19 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Buick Terraza?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2005 Buick Terraza?▾
The 2005 Buick Terraza has 5 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 120 total NHTSA complaints. 4 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2005 Buick Terraza have any recalls?▾
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2005 Buick Terraza. The largest issue: STEERING. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2005 Buick Terraza?▾
The 2005 Buick Terraza has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Electrical Faults issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Buick Terraza reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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