2005 Buick Terraza vs 2005 Ford Freestar
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Buick Terraza | 2005 Ford Freestar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 120 | 886 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 561 | 44 |
| Investigations | 3 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 82,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Terraza | Ford Freestar |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 677 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 85 |
| Engine | 4 | 53 |
| Structure | 12 | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 39 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 35 |
| Steering | 14 | 19 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 22 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 19 |
| Stalling | 8 | 139 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 91 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 39 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 26 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 24 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 11 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 9 |
2005 Buick Terraza
2005 Ford Freestar
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.