MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chevrolet Beretta

▲ Better than typical
1990 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:43:24.945Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Beretta Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 63 complaints 1988 1989: 54 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 50 complaints 1992: 54 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1990: 39 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19873
198863
198954
199039
199150
199254
199338
199488
199593
199672
19971
19982
19991
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

FIRE
SEAT BELTS 21%

21% of complaints: seat belts — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY
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TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR FAILED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950601

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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VEHICLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK IN OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, FLIPPED OVER, HITTING A TREE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950522

WHEELS 8%

8% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs and rim.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900419 — seat belts

OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.

Remedy: INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.

Campaign 90V065000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19900829 — PE (closed 19910123)

FUEL TANK SEPARATION

R 19911218 — seat belts

THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.

Campaign 91V206000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920224 — PE (closed 19920626)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19920422 — PE (closed 19920831)

PARK BRAKE HANDLE FAILURE

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19920716 — EA (closed 19930708)

FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V065000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V206000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ● 1991 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.