DecodedCarsBuick Terraza
4 model years from 2005 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2008
- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.9L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (19)
The 2008 Terraza in brief
The 2008 Buick Terraza is a minivan offered with a 3.9L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 1% worse than the 2008 minivan average of 19.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
The Buick Terraza has 4 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2008.
Its most efficient year was 2008 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electronic stability control (esc) (16), service brakes (11), suspension (6).
2007 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 32 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Terraza compares
The 2005 Buick Terraza is a minivan offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 205 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,389 lb.
2008 Terraza pros & cons
Full 2008 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 36 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Terraza changes by model year
- 2007
- Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
- All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
- 2006
- Engine added: 3.9L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2008 Terraza
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota Sienna | 19 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2008 Kia Sedona | 18 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2008 Honda Odyssey | 20 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2008 Nissan Quest | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2008 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2008 Hyundai Entourage | 18 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Buick. How we calculate this →