1993 Chevrolet Beretta Problems
- Complaints
- 37filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl FWD · 18 city / 27 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta. The part named most often is brakes, with 11 complaints (30% of the total), followed by air bags (5) and electrical system (4). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 120,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes11 30%
- Air bags5 14%
- Electrical system4 11%
- Engine cooling4 11%
- Body and structure4 11%
- Exterior lighting3 8.1%
- Steering3 8.1%
- Vehicle speed control2 5.4%
- Seat belts1 2.7%
Also reported: Seats (1), Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Abs indicator light has come on intermittently, replaced rotors, and pads. Tt in the last year consumer has had to replace brake pads and rotors three times, when trying to come to a complete stop it is as if consumer have been hit from behind the ABS light comes on and a loud thump comes from rear braks, it is now about to be the fourth time that brakes and rotors have to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #975338, filed 1995-11Air bags: “Consumer was hit from the rear at 45 MPH which caused the driver's seat to unbolt from the floor anchor, causing the seat to collapse to the rear. Also the driver's air bag did not deploy. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #815285, filed 1997-08Electrical system: “Smoke is coming from steering column, and it's so thick that driver can't see where to go. When this problem is about to occur the electrical system goes haywire.”
NHTSA complaint #848387, filed 1999-09Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 97,000 and 138,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beretta · coupe | not rated | 5 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Chevrolet Beretta version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beretta FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Beretta FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 21 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Beretta FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Beretta FWD | 3.1L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Beretta FWD | 3.1L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE94040Improp. Air bag deploymentClosed · May 6, 1994
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Beretta
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 72 | 96,224 | 1 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 93 | 85,000 | 1 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 85 | 104,500 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 37 | 120,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 52 | 19,285 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 49 | 114,500 | 1 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 39 | — | 2 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 51 | 93,314 | 4 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 60 | 187,631 | 4 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Chevrolet Beretta model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta have?
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 11 complaints (30% of the total), followed by air bags with 5.
Has the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta (Beretta, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 120,000 miles and the middle half falls between 97,000 and 138,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.