Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 City / 23 HWY
Horsepower
196
Seats
5 -7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Guy B
It's been well maintained and safe family van with dvd
I've owned since new has been very reliable. Never had any big issues with it. Been a great van
accountCircle Frances A
Buick is the best car to drive.
Heated seats, automatic sliding door, comfortable, DVD player, CD player and heater. And a/c. Great color and everything works. Great. Rides smoothly and still has a lot of. Power. Fold down seat in row 3. Great for vacations. It is getting old now. 12 years old.
accountCircle Diane N
It's a Buick and they last,will drive on for miles and miles.
Terrazzo van, roomy and comfortable. Love the hatches in the back for groceries. We are able to fit all of our camping gear in the back. Great for travel as well as short trips and Grocery runs
accountCircle Amy W
Ball joint and hub assembly repairs.
This vehicle has had its problems with ball joints and hub assembly braking. The side door won't open half the time. I can't get my back hatch to open at all. The hydraulics on the back hatch had to be replaced. The vehicle is a very comfortable car other than the noise. This vehicle has always started for me in -40 temps. So reliable that way. It also has a DVD player for the back passengers which comes in handy on long trips.
accountCircle Dawn S
My van is amazing, I have had it for a long time and it is still great.
My van has over 200,000 miles on it and other than regular maintenance and upkeep it has had no issues. It is very comfortable. I love that it has spacious seating for my kids, and a DVD player. There is plenty of places for drinks. Also there is lots of storage.
accountCircle Jane V
We do like it and are quite happy with it. The mileage is great.
Roomy, easy to drive, good looks no complaints, had it since new, never let me down, very comfortable good on gas.
accountCircle Karen O
I love my van. It is very easy to drive and comfortable to ride in. The only drawbacks are that you can only unlock the vehicle on the driver's side and only the back passenger door is automatic.
It's a great family van with lots of extra features and room.
accountCircle Karen W
The kids love it-especially on long trips. So family friendly.
Love the room and 7 passenger seating. DVD player is a must for kids and headphones that come with it are great. Quiet, sturdy, dependable vehicle that we feel safe in.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sally T
It is a very dependable vehicle. I have over 230,000 miles and still drives great. I have very minimal mechanical malfunction.
I like my vehicle because it allows me to sit high and have a good view of road and other traffic. It has automatic back doors which is very convenient.
accountCircle Melanie D
The automatic doors do not work well.
It started out good. Was a good van to have when kids were little. Having trouble with the automatic doors.
accountCircle William U
It has many issues but still gets me where I need to go.
It still runs but I'd rather have a smaller vehicle. The sway bar is messed up. The traction control is messed up. The abs system is messed up. Other than that it is a pretty dependable vehicle. Good size if you want to start a family. I have three kids myself and they all fit comfortably.

Buick Terraza Models

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

car
CX
196 HP 20-20 MPG 5-7 Seats
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CXL
196 HP 20-20 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2006 Buick Terraza Owner Reviews

4.20
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5 stars 40%
4 stars 40%
3 stars 20%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Melanie D on June 22, 2021
The automatic doors do not work well.
It started out good. Was a good van to have when kids were little. Having trouble with the automatic doors.
accountCircle Rick B on February 25, 2021
Very comfortable inside, room for 7.
Typical problems with this gm brand. The stabilizer is always in need of repair According to the engine light. Power side doors are inoperable. In order to repair we would have to replace the entire unit on both sides. Cost of that is approximately $600 each. Not wanting to spend $1200 on a vehicle that I only paid $3300 I opted to remove the cable from the doors making them totally manual. The other issue is the exterior handles on both sliding doors have broken off. So now we have to open the doors from the inside.

Ranks #3 Minivans by Owners

The 2006 Buick Terraza has an average owner rating of 4.20 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 11 other Minivans.

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4.42
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4.34
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4.2
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4.2

Ranks #4 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Buick Terraza has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #4 of 11 other Minivans.

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28 MPG
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26 MPG
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23 MPG

Is The 2006 Buick Terraza A Good Car?

It is a very good vehicle. Drives very smooth and I love the eyes features such as the DVD player and digital miles and temperature reader.
Amanda H.
It was for a lot of good years. In the last year we started having problems with it. And the automatic doors started having problems a 5 years ago
Salina G.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Buick Terraza?

We have had a couple surprising issues such as the drive cable suddenly breaking. It was a cheap and easy fix though. Also the gas per mile reader is off by quite a bit.
Amanda H.
It was. It’s starting to have problems. We are starting to put more and more money in it. But it has been pretty reliable
Melanie M.

Is The 2006 Buick Terraza A Good Value?

We paid $3200 used from a previous owner not a car lot. I believe it was a good deal even with the few issues we have experienced.
Amanda H.
We got 13 years out of it so far. And just now starting to look for another. We have probably spent around $2,000 for repairs
Scott M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Buick Terraza aux input location?

Answer: The 2006 Buick Terraza does come equipped with an Aux input as stated by the manufacturer. The Aux is located on the lower right side of the faceplate of the stereo reciever in the center console. The Aux port...

What are some of the 2006 Buick Terraza transmission problems?

Answer: The 2006 Buick Terraza transmission problems are slipping and fluid leaks. The transmission is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. You will come into problems at some point. Hard shifts may arise...

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety