MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chevrolet Beretta

▲ Better than typical
1990 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:49:15.838Z

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
39
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 63 complaints 1988 1989: 54 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 39 1991: 50 complaints 1992: 54 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 63 complaints 1988 1989: 54 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 39 1991: 50 complaints 1991 1992: 54 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1995 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 63 complaints 1988 1989: 54 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 39 1991: 50 complaints 1991 1992: 54 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1995 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1990: 39 complaints

View as data table
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% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

FIRE

Seat belts

21% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Transmission shift indicator failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-01

Also filed under Power train

Service brakes

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Vehicle speed control

10% · 4 reports
CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle accelerator pedal stuck in open throttle position, lost control of vehicle, flipped over, hitting a tree. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-22

Wheels

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs and rim.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-04-19Seat belts90V065000 Owner's manuals were printed with rear center seat belt information omitted.

    Remedy: Insert missing information into owners manual.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1990-08-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-01-23 Fuel tank separation
  3. R
    1991-12-18Seat belts91V206000 The front shoulder belt retractors may have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1992-02-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-06-26 Sticking throttle
  5. I
    1992-04-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-08-31 Park brake handle failure
  6. I
    1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
  7. I
    1992-07-16Engineering analysisClosed 1993-07-08 Fr.seat belt buckle fails

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V065000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 91V206000 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.