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EnginePart report

1996 Chevrolet Beretta Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 72 total for the year
Median mileage
170,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta, 1% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11121662, filed 2018-08, 170,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199611%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta

Engine cooling
18 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology