AI Damage2007 Buick Terraza: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Buick Terraza filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and latches, locks, linkages. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 33
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 39% of all complaints
- 2 Latches, locks, linkages 21% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 18% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 15% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 12% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 9% of all complaints
- 7 Electronic stability control 9% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel system 9% of all complaints
- Structure: 13 complaints (39% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 7 complaints (21% of all).
- Service brakes: 6 complaints (18% of all).
- Suspension: 5 complaints (15% of all).
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (12% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.9 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 33 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 an undisclosed speed, the rear of the vehicle vibrated unexpectedly.
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, rewelding of an unknown part on the right rear and the stabiltity/abs systems repaired multiple times.
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
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.
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. Power service traction control system. Also vehicle has cut off 3 times & was going into disabled mode.
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.
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.
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 campaign id number: 10v110000 (suspension:rear) recall, but the failure recurred.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 6,523 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 18% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Terraza has 69 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 33, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Buick Terraza?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, latches, locks, linkages, service brakes. Total complaints: 33. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (15%), airbag warning light (9%), door locks, latches, handles (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Buick Terraza?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Buick Terraza from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.