2006 Buick Terraza Consumer Reviews

Very Disappointed

Written by: MeMe on 04/14/2008

Vehicle

2006 Buick Terraza CX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is the first car I have purchased new, and I am very disappointed with the performance of this van. My van stalls when starting for day one, was told it is a manufactures problem and can't be fixed. It has lots of noises from the tires to squeaking in the seats. Bad blind spots in rear Windows because of back head rest. There is very little storage space in back. Had to have sliding door repaired, weather stripes on doors replaced, new cd player put in, two knew key pads in less than 3 yrs. Rear hatch hard to close, no rear heat, none auto sliding door hard to close, no room betw. Front console and front storage area. This is why they no longer make it.

Favorite Features

DVD player, Exterior design

Suggested Improvements

Interior noise from wind and tires and seats, better take off, ligt in glove compartment. Fix problem with long crank, seems to stick. Make putting down rear seat easier, more room in rear for grocery. Better paint. Seat material needs improving not good with stains, water stains fabric.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Regretful choice

Written by: Bembie on 10/02/2007

Vehicle

2006 Buick Terraza CXL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have been very disappointed with my Terraza. The sliding doors are hard to close. There is no storage between the front seats and I have a hard time finding somewhere to put my purse when my cupholders are open. There are no air vents in the back and my kids hated this part. I had to have the rear end replaced at 35,000 miles. There are also many rattles inside. Road noise is annoying, too. I am in the process of trading, even though it is not a good financial move for me. The depreciation of this vehicle is terrible, but I am willing to go into a new vehicle after being "upside down" with this one. This is my first Buick and I have been disappointed.

Favorite Features

My kids love the DVD player. It is quite convenient on long trips!

Suggested Improvements

add rear air vents, reduce size of 3rd row headrests to make backing up easier

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Don't buy a Terraza - give me my Chrysler

Written by: taylor72 on 04/25/2007

Vehicle

2006 Buick Terraza CXL 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I was impressed by the name Buick and the incentives but after driving it for a few months and comparing it to my previous Dodge Grand Caravan, it isn't as roomy, it's more difficult to get in and out of the back seat, it just isn't as nice inside and there's not as much room behind the 3rd seat. I just want my Chrysler minivan back.

Favorite Features

Heated seats. It did handle well on the snow and ice

Suggested Improvements

Adjustable headrests on the 3rd seat, reclining 3rd seats, improve the levers on the 2nd row seats

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Poor A/C Performance

Written by: dbrown on 03/19/2007

Vehicle

2006 Buick Terraza CXL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

The overall experience has been pretty good. However the A/C has gone out several times. It will eventually correct itself but does no good on long trips. Even the dealers couldn't figure out what to do. I would not suggest this vehicle to anyone until Buick gets the A/C figured out. Very disappointed in this vehicle.

Favorite Features

Entertainment center and handling.

Suggested Improvements

Air conditioning and heating system is not reliable.

2 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Vibration or shake

Written by: Eugene J Seifert on 02/07/2007

Vehicle

2006 Buick Terraza CXL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This van has had vibration or shake from the first mile. Buick has tried to repair. Replaced tires 3.5 times. This helps but the problem is still there. Buick says this is acceptable and that all the Terraza have it. The van has been in the shop 6 times about 5 weeks total. It has less then 5000 miles on it

Favorite Features

I like the van otherwise

Suggested Improvements

Find the problem,They do not seem to know what it is.I fear the car might have a safty problem.that with the shaking there is something or part wearing out and could cause problems in the future.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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06 Terrazza with 3.9L V6

Written by: Dave on 01/02/2007

Vehicle

2006 Buick Terraza CXL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We've had this Terrazza for just about a year now. Other than needing a new transmission in the first 5000km (!) it has been just fine. It is a well built and very comfortable van. We have driven it to Florida and back (22 hours) and it is just great, quiet on the road and the 3.9L V6 is outstanding, great mileage and excellent pick-up. Rear DVD player and wireless headphones are fantastic.

Favorite Features

Sliding side door, front heated seats, stereo system, DVD system is excellent. Gas tank is huge, great for long trips.

Suggested Improvements

Fewer rattles up front would be nice, long term value is very questionable as GM depreciates these models far too quickly.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great Van!!

Written by: Chuck McCarter on 12/29/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Terraza CXL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

My wife and I have 4 young children and this is our first mini van. We looked at the other vans but kept coming back to the Buick and are very pleased with it. We have the CXL with all the options the kids love it. The engine is the 3.9 and my wife and I love the performance, its more than we expected from a mini van. The van is quiet and the longer warranty is proof to me that GM products are as good as any.

Favorite Features

DVD, Leather heated seats, Power

Suggested Improvements

Removable center seat for the second row so the van could carry 8 instead of 7

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Good performance, interior lacking

Written by: rripberger on 12/28/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Terraza CXL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

The 3.9 cyl V6 performs great and the vehicle handles nicely. It is a pleasure to drive. Air pump and electric outlet are nice. For the price you would think the interior could be better. There are no fewer than 3 rattles going at any time, road noise over 50mph is too loud. Second row leg room could be better and the second row seats are not designed to be removed (although they can be with a little ingenuity). The Phatnoise multi-media and DVD system are wonderful, however, you cannot control it from the front seat (while you are stopped of course), so for your 3-year-old you have to recline and twist your neck to reach the controls or get out and go to the back.

Favorite Features

Fun to drive. Very good acceleration. Multiple choices of music with Phatnoise and XM radio.

Suggested Improvements

The rear hatch should be electric too. Should you be holding a bunch of grocery bags in both hands, you have to put them down on the (wet) pavement to open/close the door. Would be nice to have an armrest for driver's left arm. No way to lock out so children cannot turn on lights in back.

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Dissapointed

Written by: G.F. Dicob on 11/21/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Terraza CX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Very poor interior design. Accelerator pedal is very uncomfortable and places a strain on foot. Seat adjustment for six foot driver is insufficient. Storage space in between front seats is non-existent. With cup holder up unable to get into storage space. Only one power outlet in front area. Unable to use phone charger and GPS at same time. Need hand grip on passenger side to hold onto when entering or exiting. Many other deficiencies but at this time unable to list due to time restraints. Way too much wind and road noise. Extreme amount of rattles. Dealer unable to locate and fix them. Return visits to dealer too frequent to attempt a fix. The CD player had to be removed and sent back.

Favorite Features

Side door activation system.

Suggested Improvements

Redesign driver comforts and cabin noise. Lowering of rear seats is difficult due to long reach to release lock. By far the worst problem is road noise. Better tires should be factory installed. When I have more time I could offer many more suggestions.

2 out 4 people found this review helpful

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A great minivan for the price

Written by: Tim on 10/28/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Terraza CX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I know Honda, Toyota, and Nissan are all the rage, with Chrysler products leading the American pack, but I have found this Buick Terraza to be a great ride, with all the luxuries of the top guns, and half the price. I guess because of low consumer ratings, there are great deals for the GM's. Not sure why ratings are low, but I like these vans. It is put together well and has a good look, almost SUV-like. The DVD system with the wireless headphones is great for the kids, and I have found no signs of performance trouble. It's a mini-van for goodness sakes, so I'm not looking for the performance of the cars of my youth. Want a good van at a good price? Buy this American made ride.

Favorite Features

Room between seats is very good. Leather seats comfortable. Stylish front end. Looks like an SUV with all the convenience of a mini-van.

Suggested Improvements

Okay, go ahead and put some more power in it, and the rear passenger seat headrests need to be shrunk because they obstruct driver views out the side and rear windows. Curve the back end more like the foreign rides and maybe GM can sell some more mini-vans.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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