MYRModel Year Report

1993 Chevrolet Beretta

▲ Better than typical
1993 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:59.511Z

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
38
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

47% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 63 complaints 1988 1989: 54 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 50 complaints 1992: 54 complaints 1993: 38 complaints 1993 38 1994: 88 complaints 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 1991: 50 complaints 1991 1992: 54 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 38 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 1991: 50 complaints 1991 1992: 54 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 38 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

1993: 38 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.

Service brakes

47% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Air bags

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Air bags; the consumer was involved in a head on collision and the driver side air bag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-26

Upon head on collision speed of impact over 15 MPH, air bag failed to delploy. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-21

Structure

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

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Steering unit pulled away from firewall causing loss of control. My mechanic told me the firewall had rusted out and asked me if the car had been in a flood, which it had not.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-17

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

No summary. Dt

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-12

Electrical system

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and relay.

FIRE

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1994-05-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-09-27 Improp. Air bag deployment

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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