MYRModel Year Report

1994 Chevrolet Beretta

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:12.629Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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, 1994 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
1994: 88 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.

SERVICE BRAKES 36%

36% of complaints: service brakes — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and horn.

CRASH FIRE
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VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING ACCIDENT DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19960229

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and body.

SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lower arm and front.

CRASH FIRE DEATH
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UPON FRONTAL IMPACT, TORSION BAR DISCONNECTED RUPTURING FUEL TANK/FUEL IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE/FATALITIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19941212

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930921 — suspension

THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION'S SPECIFICATION FOR WELD INTEGRITY AND THE AFFECTED WELD CAN FAIL CAUSING THE FRONT OF THE CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE SUS

Remedy: INSTALL REVISED SUSPENSION SUPPORTS WITH ADEQUATE WELD INTEGRITY.

Campaign 93V157000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 88
R 19940909 — structure

THE REINFORCEMENT PANEL THAT SERVES AS A LIFTPOINT FOR THE FRAME WAS OMITTED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE ROCKER ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPAN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE RIGHT SIDE ROCKER REINFORCEMENT PANEL. IF THE REINFORCEMENT PANEL IS NOT PRESENT, DEALERS WILL CONTACT CHEVROLET FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

Campaign 94V176000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V157000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V176000 (structure) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1990 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1996 ● 1988

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 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.