MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet Beretta

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1997 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:18.279Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1996: 72 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1 1998: 2 complaints 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 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1995 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1 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 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1995 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1997: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19873
198863
198954
199039
199150
199254
199338
199488
199593
199672
19971
19982
19991
20021

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

1 of 1 total report mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Show complaint excerpts

Industrial designers who design all vehicles aren't required or urged at all to design with safety in mind. We are traveling in mutilation and death traps. I designed vehicles and add ons that won't crush or hurt the passengers.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-26

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1997 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Beretta?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 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.