2005 Buick Terraza Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2007 2006 2005

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

17 City / 23 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

200

Seats

5 -7

Positive Owner Reviews

Rosa L

Gas mileage is great with this car.

The only complaint is that the sliding passengers doors have lots of problem closing. Even on a level surface they do not close and we have to force it sometimes. But other than that I love my vehicle.

Chris A

It is a great work horse and family vehicle.It is very roomy and comfortable on long trips

It has the power and space I need.it gets good gas mileage .It is comfortable to travel with family and has built in DVD player

Jean B

Three seats, tan color siri’s radio side doors on both sides.

Roomy comfortable color durable heated seats green color sage reliable loveable mirrors automa doorstep must have if you have a family it is of room for baby seats and old people with walkers plus your siblings mother in law also if you have to get groceries drinks ice kool aid potato chips and kool aid.

Dee D

The Family Van that keeps on going

The vehicle has been in our family since first purchased. It has been comfortable for long trips between California and Arizona. The gas mileage is great! Ita averages 500 miles/ tank. Our model has the TV with DVD and wireless headphones which has been great with the kids in the family. We have kept up with the routine maintenance and plan on keeping the vehicle until it is on its last leg.

Amber W

Great family van great for sport family.

Bought used 2 months ago. With 150000 miles and still runs great. Only had minor problems. Exhaust needed repaired. The rear pass door motor jammed and the door open chime went off while driving.But that was easy free fix. All in all it's a great van.

Robert D

All of the room that the terraza has is unbelievable it rides so smooth!

It is a very reliable van, never lets me down gets me from point A to point B, and just has a lot of room!

Christina R

That it is a little on the expensive side to work on.

It is a good ride for the family, it is smooth ride, it has had some problems with the fuel injector and i have had to replace brakes but all in all great car.

Kim W

Good and bad of my vehicle.

Underbody rust, braking issues, short in drivers side heated seat, has a DVD player with wireless headphones. Can listen to 3 different things at once. Great color and cool pinstriping. Don't care for the leather seats especially in the summer months.

Negative Owner Reviews

Expensive repairs and special parts

There are many things I've needed repaired. Transmission was the most expensive, there was less than 80k miles when it failed. It is a little different in many things so replacement parts are very specific and not normally stocked at an autoparts store. I've had to go to a junkyard for some parts and left empty handed because there weren't many there. ABS currently doesn't work because it is quite expensive to repair. The wheels have a special bolt pattern. I needed to find a spare and have yet to find one with the proper bolt pattern. They changed from one year to the next... I would almost pay to get rid of it...

Kim G

Good but has issues, reliable so far.

Problems with sliding doors shutting, electrical issues, comfortable leather seats, good family van, lots of road trips. Only one heated seat works. Radio stays one once turned off and doors open. Air ride stopped working. Ac pump not working either. Spacious inside.

billly g

Electrical system does not work properly. Alarm for backsliding sounds constantly. Other than reliable vehicle.

Door alarms sound constantly I had to pull out the fuse for sliding door. Radio does work properly.No other complaints.

brandon G

It runs. Gets me everywhere i need to go

It is a minivan. Which i need the space. It is a good van just want a newer one

Elizabeth D

Comes with DVD player & storage compartment! Door opens with motor! Awesome!

This van is really comfortable, it has many seats, 2 in the front, 2 in the middle, and 3 in the back. It has a middle console that you can put down to allow people to pass through to sit down, and it comes with a DVD player, it is super reliable, almost no problems, and also cheap to fix.

Jennifer H

Pros & Cons Buick Terraza

A lot of electrical issues with power buttons. Door handles both broke off. Nice & roomy. Very comfortable ride.

James D

Most of these don't come with rear AC and then actually wind up being a problem when it's hot

For the age of the vehicle it runs like a champ. We have had to do very little maintenance on it and I've had it for over a year now

Jessica D

Well it could have been better.

The van itself would be just fine if I had the money for continual up keep. The cruise control will not stick the first, second and mostly the third time you get lucky and you'll finally be able to cruise. The van takes forever to heat up in the winter. The one good thing about it is the radio.

Buick Terraza Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

200 HP 20-20 MPG 5-7 Seats

CXL

200 HP 20-20 MPG 5-7 Seats

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2005 Buick Terraza Owner Reviews

3.89

27 Reviews

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5 stars

26%

4 stars

41%

3 stars

30%

2 stars

1 star

Christina R on March 27, 2021

That it is a little on the expensive side to work on.

It is a good ride for the family, it is smooth ride, it has had some problems with the fuel injector and i have had to replace brakes but all in all great car.

Erik H on January 21, 2021

A great minivan to own. General Motors out did themselves.

It's a great vehicle. Have not had to do much work to it. It rides great. The seating is comfortable. There is not much road noise. Sound system is great. The reception with the stereo is bad thought it does not pick up many channels. The rear air ride system is great with bad roads.

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Pros from Owners

Scott R.

It is really nice for a minivan. It has pretty much every option available - leather, heated seats, power everything, dual power side doors. It is very comfortable to drive. The rear DVD player is nice for keeping kids entertained in the back, and it can seat 7 people comfortably.

Cons from Owners

Scott R.

Most of the cons just have to do with it is current age. Over the years, some of the electrical features have stopped working correctly. One coin from the factory is the fuel mileage. While the engine is right-sized for the vehicle and quite 'peppy' it sucks down the gas. An the almost 25 gallon gas tank takes quite a bit of money to fill.

Ranks #9 Minivans by Owners

The 2005 Buick Terraza has an average owner rating of 3.91 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 11 other Minivans.

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3.89

Ranks #5 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Buick Terraza has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #5 of 11 other Minivans.

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28 MPG

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23 MPG

Is The 2005 Buick Terraza A Good Car?

This is a awesome vehicle with so much style and comfort. I love the way it drive and handle on turns. I have a few cars but my terraza is my ace for comfort and safety.

Lamont F.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Buick Terraza?

No, I think if you keep up with repairs you should be fine. I have had mine for two years and only had a oil change.

Lamont F.

Is The 2005 Buick Terraza A Good Value?

I got it wholesale for a really great deal but they can run up to 3,500 if I wanted to sale mine I could get 2,500 overnight.

Lamont F.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 Buick Terraza fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2005 Buick Terraza fuel filter location is in the line leading from the gas tank to the engine. Vehicle parts will eventually become ineffective. The fuel filter needs to be replaced every 30,000 miles or...

What's the 2005 Buick Terraza aux input location?

Answer: The Aux input for a 2005 Buick Terraza is going to be on the right side of the radio. There will be a little rubber cover over it if it hasn't been used before. You'll need to plug a device with a 3.5mm jack in...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety