Buick Terraza vs Ford Freestar
The Buick Terraza and the Ford Freestar are rated the same on fuel economy: 18 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Buick Terraza | Ford Freestar | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 195 | 1,093 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Transmission |
| Crashes and fires | 13 and 4 | 10 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 56,000 miles | 82,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 16 and 22 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 195 complaints for the Buick Terraza and 1,093 for the Ford Freestar. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Buick Terraza, 3 for the Ford Freestar.