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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Chevrolet Beretta1992–1996

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

🚗 SEDAN
Chevrolet Beretta
1992–1996
B
Defect Risk
Recall intensity
0.0/yr · seg. median 0.0
Limited data — provisional
Safety
Low
0 inj.
✓No open federal investigations
1
Recalls
83
Complaints
—
Best Yr
2
Injuries
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
5
Years Analyzed
1
Total Recalls
83
Total Complaints
2
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Federal Defect Investigations

NHTSA investigations are the stage that precedes a recall. 3 past investigations into the Beretta became recalls.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Data current as of September 11, 2026.

Chevrolet Beretta — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
199600——
82
39
67
Excellent
19950221—
57
39
51
Avoid
19940251—
57
39
51
Avoid
1993014——
57
39
51
Caution
1992122——
57
39
51
Avoid

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Known Chevrolet Beretta Problems

Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
4
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
4
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
2

Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the Beretta compares — best year within each era shown.

Pre-2013

Older Beretta models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
1996 · 671992 · 511993 · 511994 · 511995 · 51

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year Beretta to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Beretta model year.

Which Beretta years have the most problems?+

See the year-by-year problem table for a complete breakdown.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common Beretta problems?+

The most frequently reported Chevrolet Beretta issues involve: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Chevrolet Beretta.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sedan vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every Beretta year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

Found the right year? Verify the specific car.

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