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2007 BUICK TERRAZA Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Buick Terraza. This model year has 33 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Structural Problems.

33
Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
2
Recalls

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Worst 2007 Buick Terraza Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
13
complaints

Structural Problems

#2
7
complaints

Door Lock Issues

#3
6
complaints

Brake System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Buick Terraza. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Structural Problems13β€”β€”β€”
Door Lock Issues7β€”β€”β€”
Brake System6β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures5β€”β€”β€”
Electrical Faults4β€”β€”β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3β€”β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions3β€”β€”β€”
Fuel System3β€”β€”β€”
Gasoline3β€”β€”β€”
Hydraulic3β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration2β€”β€”β€”
Engine Problems1β€”β€”β€”
Steering Defects1β€”β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures1β€”β€”β€”
Equipment1β€”β€”β€”
Traction Control System1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Showing 33 most recent complaints

Suspension FailuresFeb 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2007 Buick Terraza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and driving over a speed bump, there was a clunking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at a…

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)Apr 2, 2016

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 V…

Suspension FailuresNov 6, 2014

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE FROM THE START WITH OUR CAR'S STABILITY SYSTEM. THE BACK END WAS MAKING A TERRIBLE THUMPING AND GRINDING SOUND EVERY TIME I WOULD GO OVER THE SLIGHTEST UNEVEN SURFACES. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE REPAIRS MADE INCLUDING REPLACING RIGHT REAR BUSHING, RE…

Airbag MalfunctionsJul 2, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 9/18/14*CN

Airbag MalfunctionsJun 20, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFA…

Brake SystemSep 10, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. ONCE THE SPEED DECELERATED TO 15 MPH, THE BRAKES RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY CO…

Engine ProblemsApr 27, 2013

WENT OUT STARTED CAR & WAS GOING TO GO TOWN WHEN TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON WITH ENGINE LIGHT. THEN WERE ITS TELLS U HOW MANY MILES ARE ON VEHICLE IT SAID REDUCE ENGINE. *TR POWER SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. ALSO VEHICLE HAS CUT OFF 3 TIMES & WAS GOING INTO DISABLED …

Steering DefectsMar 13, 2013

AS I TOOK OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VAN JERKED SO HARD , IT FELT AS IF IT WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. THE NEXT LIGHT WITHIN 5 MILES, THE SAME THING FROM A STOP. A FEW DAYS LATER IT WAS MUCH WORSE AND THE SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM CODE CAME UP. AFTER HAVING IT CHECKED( IMMEDIA…

Electrical FaultsAug 24, 2012

SLIDING SIDE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE AND LOCK, WILL OPEN WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AT RED LIGHT , NIGHT TIMES LIGHTS DIM AND ALARM GOES OFF ,NOTHING LIGHTS UP ON DASH , DRAINS BATT- IN SHOP 4 OR 5 X"S WHEN TALKED TO CORP. OFFICE ABOUT THE DANGER OF GRANDKIDS IN BACK, STATED DUE T…

Structural ProblemsMar 9, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK TERRAZA CXL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OPENED ERRONEOUSLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SECURE THE DOOR. THE FAILURE ALSO RECURRED AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE THE VEHICL…

Structural ProblemsNov 28, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING SIDE DOORS WERE MALFUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE WARNING CHIMES AND THE DOORS WOULD RANDOMLY OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. AT TIMES, THE DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED AT AL…

Electrical FaultsNov 10, 2011

2007 BUICK TERRAZA. CONSUMER STATES THE RIGHT SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CLOSES AND POPS OPEN WITHOUT HUMAN INTERACTION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS BEEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND VARIOUS COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM IS STILL ONGOING. *JB

Suspension FailuresOct 19, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD READ INACCURATELY, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPA…

Electrical FaultsSep 15, 2011

PURCHASED A 2007 BUICK TERRAZA IN 2008 WITH 10000 MILES ON IT. ONE OWNER. NOW I KNOW WHY. I AM ON A FIRST NAME BASIS WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT TRIES TO FIX MY PROBLEMS. THE POWER SLIDING DOORS ARE UNSAFE AND A NIGHTMARE. HAVE STOOD IN POORING RAIN,FREEZING TEMPS,AND SNOW T…

Structural ProblemsAug 2, 2011

REAR SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED, THEN OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND CONTINUE TO ALARM WHEN CLOSED. I'VE TAKEN IT IN FOR REPAIRS THREE TIMES ON BOTH DOORS, YET, NOW THAT MY WARRANTY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT, I MUST PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR AN ISSUE THAT IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE G…

Structural ProblemsAug 2, 2011

REAR SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED, THEN OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND CONTINUE TO ALARM WHEN CLOSED. I'VE TAKEN IT IN FOR REPAIRS THREE TIMES ON BOTH DOORS, YET, NOW THAT MY WARRANTY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT, I MUST PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR AN ISSUE THAT IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE G…

Electrical FaultsJun 11, 2011

I HAVE HAD ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. IT DISCONNECT WITHOUT WARNING. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT DIVERTS MY ATTENTION FROM THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIM THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. *TR

Fuel SystemMay 6, 2011

FUEL GAUGE SAID I HAD 1/8 TANK OF GAS WHEN VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND DIED. VEHICLE WAS BLOCKING A LANE OF TRAFFIC ON A BUSY STREET. VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED OFF THE ROAD WITH HELP OF GOOD SAMARITAN. DEALER VERIFIED VEHICLE WAS OUT OF GAS AND SENDING UNIT WAS AT FAULT.

Structural ProblemsJan 24, 2011

PURCHASED 2007 BUICK TERRAZA, BOTH SLIDING DOORS HAVE HAD ONGOING ISSUES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR MULTIPLE TIMES PER DOOR, AT ONE POINT I WAS TOLD BY THE REPAIR TECHNICIAN, AS I HANDED HIM PIECES OF THE DOOR MOUNTING, THAT IT IS A GOOD THING I DIDN'T OPEN IT ONE MORE …

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)Sep 14, 2010

2007 BUICK TERRAZA. STABILITY SYSTEM/TRACTION CONTROL/ABS CAUSES FRONT BRAKES TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS OCCURRED NO LESS THAT 25 TIMES. SPEED AT TIME OF INCIDENT HAS BEEN FROM 10 TO 55 MPH. RATCHETING SOUND OCCURS (SAME AS WHEN TRACTION CONTROL APPLIES IN SLIPPERY CONDI…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Buick Terraza.

Recalls for 2007 Buick Terraza

2 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 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.

09E005000Invalid Date
STEERING

10V110000Invalid Date
SUSPENSION:REAR

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2007 Buick Terraza β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Buick Terraza reliable?β–Ύ

Good Record. The 2007 Buick Terraza has 33 NHTSA owner complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Structural Problems (13 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Buick Terraza?β–Ύ

#1: Structural Problems (13 complaints). #2: Door Lock Issues (7 complaints). #3: Brake System (6 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Buick Terraza?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2007 Buick Terraza?β–Ύ

The 2007 Buick Terraza has 0 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 33 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2007 Buick Terraza have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 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 2007 Buick Terraza?β–Ύ

The 2007 Buick Terraza has a relatively low complaint rate. Pay particular attention to Structural Problems 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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