2006
Buick Terraza

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  • 4dr CX FWD
    Starts at
    $27,250
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr CXL FWD
    Starts at
    $29,750
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr CX AWD
    Starts at
    $30,250
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr CXL AWD
    Starts at
    $33,250
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

SUV-like styling cues
Newly optional 3.9-liter V-6
Seven-passenger seating
FWD or AWD
Standard StabiliTrak stability system (FWD models)

The good & the bad

The good

Familiar Buick look
Passenger space
Cargo capacity
Sliding side doors

The bad

Pending further review
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Expert 2006 Buick Terraza review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Cars.com editors
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our expert's take

Vehicle Overview
Buick joined the minivan market for 2005 with the Terraza, which features sliding side doors and a low step-in height. For 2006, the Terraza can be equipped with a new 3.9-liter V-6.

Two versions are offered: the base CX and uplevel CXL. Both models are available with either front- or all-wheel drive. A 3.5-liter V-6 is standard, but the new 3.9-liter V-6 can be installed in front-wheel-drive Terrazas. The Terraza’s warranty has been lengthened for the 2006 model year.

Exterior
Sport utility vehicle-like styling features of the Terraza include its closer-to-vertical squared-off front fascia and its tall hood. Prominent C-pillars and 17-inch wheels are also supposed to bring SUVs to mind. Gently sculpted forms, on the other hand, are strictly Buick in nature. The Terraza’s familiar grille is a variant on the traditional Buick design. Vertical bars and a chrome surround are meant to reflect Buick’s Centieme concept vehicle.

The Terraza’s exterior is highlighted by bright chrome accents on the door handles, among other places, and “Buick” is embossed into the bright-finished rear license plate brow. Built on a 121.1-inch wheelbase, the Terraza is 204.7 inches long overall and 69.4 inches tall.

Interior
Seven occupants fit inside the Terraza. The seats have contrasting-colored piping. The CX’s seats have cloth inserts with leather bolsters in the first two rows, and the CXL gets leather seats. The third row features a 50/50-split, folding bench seat. Both the second- and third-row seats can be removed.

The three-spoke steering wheel has leather accents. Woodgrain is used on the instrument panel. A woodgrain-trimmed gearshift knob is used in the CXL.

An overhead console and rail system are standard, as is a DVD-based rear entertainment system. Cargo volume is 74.1 cubic feet with the rear seat folded and 26.9 cubic feet with all the seats up.

Under the Hood
A 3.5-liter V-6 produces 201 horsepower in front-wheel-drive Terrazas, and 196 hp in all-wheel-drive models. The new 3.9-liter V-6 features variable valve timing and develops 240 hp and 240 pounds-feet of torque. Both engines drive a four-speed-automatic transmission. When properly equipped, the Terraza can tow a 3,500-pound trailer.

Safety
All-disc antilock brakes are standard on all Terrazas. Front-wheel-drive models get standard traction control and General Motors’ StabiliTrak electronic stability system. Side-impact airbags for the first and second rows are optional on the CX and standard on the CXL. GM’s OnStar communication system is standard on all Terrazas.

2006 Buick Terraza review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview
Buick joined the minivan market for 2005 with the Terraza, which features sliding side doors and a low step-in height. For 2006, the Terraza can be equipped with a new 3.9-liter V-6.

Two versions are offered: the base CX and uplevel CXL. Both models are available with either front- or all-wheel drive. A 3.5-liter V-6 is standard, but the new 3.9-liter V-6 can be installed in front-wheel-drive Terrazas. The Terraza’s warranty has been lengthened for the 2006 model year.

Exterior
Sport utility vehicle-like styling features of the Terraza include its closer-to-vertical squared-off front fascia and its tall hood. Prominent C-pillars and 17-inch wheels are also supposed to bring SUVs to mind. Gently sculpted forms, on the other hand, are strictly Buick in nature. The Terraza’s familiar grille is a variant on the traditional Buick design. Vertical bars and a chrome surround are meant to reflect Buick’s Centieme concept vehicle.

The Terraza’s exterior is highlighted by bright chrome accents on the door handles, among other places, and “Buick” is embossed into the bright-finished rear license plate brow. Built on a 121.1-inch wheelbase, the Terraza is 204.7 inches long overall and 69.4 inches tall.

Interior
Seven occupants fit inside the Terraza. The seats have contrasting-colored piping. The CX’s seats have cloth inserts with leather bolsters in the first two rows, and the CXL gets leather seats. The third row features a 50/50-split, folding bench seat. Both the second- and third-row seats can be removed.

The three-spoke steering wheel has leather accents. Woodgrain is used on the instrument panel. A woodgrain-trimmed gearshift knob is used in the CXL.

An overhead console and rail system are standard, as is a DVD-based rear entertainment system. Cargo volume is 74.1 cubic feet with the rear seat folded and 26.9 cubic feet with all the seats up.

Under the Hood
A 3.5-liter V-6 produces 201 horsepower in front-wheel-drive Terrazas, and 196 hp in all-wheel-drive models. The new 3.9-liter V-6 features variable valve timing and develops 240 hp and 240 pounds-feet of torque. Both engines drive a four-speed-automatic transmission. When properly equipped, the Terraza can tow a 3,500-pound trailer.

Safety
All-disc antilock brakes are standard on all Terrazas. Front-wheel-drive models get standard traction control and General Motors’ StabiliTrak electronic stability system. Side-impact airbags for the first and second rows are optional on the CX and standard on the CXL. GM’s OnStar communication system is standard on all Terrazas.

Safety review

Based on the 2006 Buick Terraza base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Side driver
4/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

50% of drivers recommend this car
3.2 / 5
Based on 18 reviews
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Comfort 3.5
Interior 3.6
Performance 3.1
Value 3.3
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 3.0

Most recent

  • By Mary Bower from Springfield, Mo.
    Owns this car
    August 16, 2022

    Lied about Recall...Dealership, told No Recall

    Bought it used. Took it to Buick Dealership, was told there were NO RECALLs, at that time there was an active recall for Steering, of clip breaks loose control without notice. Engine light keeps coming on and On Star comes on when it is not active paid for, radio light is flashing, anti theft light keeps coming on and disabled starter. Can't go anywhere on a Vacation or Trip. Had it towed home 4 times due to starter shut down. Wondering if someone is shutting it off purposely. Preparing lawsuit as Buick dealership Service said No ReCalls on it. Was never notified of any recalls. Buick dealership kept it in Service for almost two hours just to give me a new key fob. Really $140 for key fob. Really...Single Mother with adult disabled daughter. Can't afford all this. Called The Area director who got rude with me as though I am at fault.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By xlbigfoot from midwest
    Owns this car
    October 20, 2019

    good car when it works and isnt in limp mode

    like it when it works. unreliable though. side doors cant close automatically when its cold and the weather seals are stiff, the safety feature engages (prevents crushing any people and things in the automatic door) and reopens it. abs, traction control, stability control, mass air flow sensor have thrown it into limp mode several times. at highway speeds it goes into low gear and it feels like you slammed on the brakes as the vehicle swerves left into oncoming traffic, or spins off winter slippery roads, or wet roads. have never changed the evaporative emissions sensor so the check engine light stays on forever...
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By A Lee from Shallotte,NC
    Used to own this car
    June 10, 2018

    Hated to part with it.

    I just traded (or gave away) my beloved '06 Terraza. Bought in'09 with 44-K miles on it, I let go of it at 230,000 miles. It still looks great and drives fine, just got worried about something major giving up. The air/hydraulic suspension was wonderful and took this van from a "grocery getter" to a "lumber hauler" whenever I had a project going. Without the 3rd row seating in, I could mount 2 road bicycles inside, standing up. Of course I had it serviced regularly and updated as necessary. The sliding doors never gave me any problem. I did have running boards installed as it does sit higher than others. The Buick, while it looked like all the other GM vans of the day, was never the same. It was rated as a truck and had independent rear suspension, not a "trailer axle". I'm going to miss it and the Grand Caravan I now have has a lot to live up to.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Sugah Joe from Delmar DE
    Owns this car
    August 10, 2017

    Wife LOVES it

    bought used, so had minor issues. But w/200K miles, it's expected. Lots of neat bells and whistles. Not a race car, but the 3.6 has the power needed to keep you comfortable and legal. the 3.9 is even more powerful. Interior is nice, but there is little room to get to the 3rd row seat. The seat trays are horrible. they should have used a console. I'd buy this van again in a heartbeat, and I've owned 4 other vans from different manufacturers.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By PIT
    Owns this car
    September 2, 2016

    Worst "luxury"car ever

    If it isn't one thing is another. Side doors won't work nothing on it is made to last, I can't believe they try to pass this as a family vehicle! Every time I put the right turn signal my head lights go crazy the AC is set for front seats only so everyone else in the car have to suffer in the heat. Every alert on the dash board comes an goes so you can't have it fixed. Just a nightmare of a vehicle I sold it for almost nothing hopping the new owners don't come hunt me for a refund!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Regular Guy from Mansfield, Oho
    Owns this car
    October 25, 2015

    The last of a great vehicle

    The age of the "Family Minivan" has come and gone. While several manufacturers still provide a similar body style, most of them are priced way too high for the average family to own a new one. When GM stopped making Oldsmobiles, (the Silhouette being the best of the Minivans then), the Buick Terraza took its place. It had most everything you wanted on even the standard models, and on the top of the line styles, all the "bells and Whistles". I, like most everyone whoever owned one, just loved it. If Buick made them today, I would buy one in a minute. If you can find one, (they only made them in 2005 - 200)7, get id, because people who own them, keep them for at least 200,000 miles.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Engineer from Wagram NC.
    Owns this car
    November 21, 2012

    Afterthoughtengineering

    Terraza seems to have been designed from the "Outside in" Rear seats can't lay flat-Headrest interference Takes a rocket surgeon to change a turn signal bulb. A great many owners are having various turn signal problems: intermittently reliable, Dim bulbs on one T/S light. Sliding cup holder-Try to put a lid on a coffee in holder and the cup holder collapses spilling coffee and burning user. Impossible to read instrument panel in sunlight. Steering makes popping sound when turning wheel. Loud intermittent roaring sound under hood, drivers side. Wind noise in passenger compartment.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Florida Family from Jacksonville, FL
    Owns this car
    July 27, 2011

    Awesome Van in every way

    This van is truly a luxury version that surpasses all of the other vans out there, including all of the other GM brand vans, uplander, relay, montana, silhouette, etc. It is truly luxurious, gets good gas, and has some serious power. Never had any negative issues with it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Gina from Melbourne, FL
    Owns this car
    July 12, 2010

    NOT WORTH THE MONEY!

    I have owned my 2006 Buick Terraza for 4 years now. I feel in love with this van from the time I first test drove it at the dealership. It had all the features I wanted plus more. Unfortunately, as time went by, the front grille panel cracked. It was replaced. The back seat latch malfunctioned. It was repaired. The drivers side floor foam mldg split. It was replaced. The side sliding door foam mldg peeled off. It was replaced. The starter-when I would turn on the engine, the starter would make a continuing running sound. The dealership could not duplicate this. Was never fixed, it is a hit or miss with this problem, at times it continues to do it. The battery went dead!!! A new one was put in. Now, the van is living at the Service Dept, because of ongoing problems with the Automatic Side Sliding doors. Once the doors malfunction, the chime goes off continuously, even while driving. Very Annoying.. This is a nightmare, I cannot take this van on long trips.. I am afraid to put my baby on the seat. The van is sitting at the dealership, right at this moment that I am writing this complaint. SEVENTH TIME! The dealership has attempted to fix it SIX times.. Nothing, the doors continue to close and open again. They do not stay closed. I have written to GM about this problem. The dealership is doing what they can about this problem. I have spoken to other Terraza owners, they also had the same problem. My problem seems to be the worst. I know I purchased a lemon. So, sad, because I really loved this van. I cannot say that the problem is fixed, I don't believe it will ever be fixed, because not even Buick can actually find the root of the problem... so I am doing my best as a Consumer, to get something done about this problem, I am still paying for this vehicle...which is not worth the money I paid for at all!! These vans are no longer being manufactured after 2006---if you plan on buying a used one. Test the side sliding doors first... or in my opinion, just look for another model vehicle.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By dont buy this car from North East
    Owns this car
    April 29, 2010

    worst car ever

    Less than 40K miles ....busted hub bearing (which was a result of a factory defect) Rear stbilizer bar was installed through the spring.... Power steering fluid leaking endlessly. DVD player and audio/radio system were terrible. Constant check engine light for the gas cap. Power door sensors go off at random. .......horror show.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By John H. from Rockville, MD
    Owns this car
    April 6, 2010

    Luxurious Van

    I have 2006 CXL, and I love this Crossover, it's fully loaded with all the features you can think of, I don't think Foreign manufacturers can even think of those features. Lots of cargo room, kids love the DVD and wireless headsets.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By chevy from Port St. Lucie
    Owns this car
    October 23, 2009

    Worst car and worse dealer service

    During initial warrenty the vehicle was repeatedly in the repair shop. Understanding this may happen, unfortunaltey the service provided by the dealership was just as bad.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Buick Terraza?

The 2006 Buick Terraza is available in 2 trim levels:

  • CX (2 styles)
  • CXL (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Buick Terraza?

The 2006 Buick Terraza offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2006 Buick Terraza reliable?

The 2006 Buick Terraza has an average reliability rating of 3.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Buick Terraza owners.

Is the 2006 Buick Terraza a good Minivan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Buick Terraza. 50.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.2 / 5
Based on 18 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.5
  • Interior: 3.6
  • Performance: 3.1
  • Value: 3.3
  • Exterior: 4.0
  • Reliability: 3.0
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