10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #11

May 042001

(reported on)

Beretta

  • miles
Oil should be changed every 3000 miles, I have to add oil every 1000 - 1500 miles, not under warranty anymore, it should not leak after seal was replaced.

- Norristown, PA, USA

problem #10

Aug 092000

Beretta

  • miles
Vehicle has intermitent loss of power which can occur at highway speeds. Vehicle has been serviced five times; yet, the problem is recurring. The engine makes a ticking noise, and power drops to about 35 mph. Dealer replaced fuel filter, fuel pump, fuel guage, O2 sensor. This time, the dealer insists that it must be a clogged catalytic converter. It is dangerous to lose vehicle power on a major highway, and it is aggravating to be told by a dealer that the "problem" has been "fixed" for the fifth time."

- Winterville, GA, USA

problem #9

Dec 101998

Beretta

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle idled at about 3000 RPM for no reason. No engine check light came on, and no faulty codes were detected. Consumer had air control valve replaced, but it did not fix the defect. Problem still exists.

- Depew, NY, USA

problem #8

Sep 151999

Beretta

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Loss of oil (two quarts) every 1000 miles of wear. There are no sign of leakages. Dealer was not contacted.

- Fairheaven, MA, USA

problem #7

Dec 091999

Beretta

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Rehoboth Beach, DE, USA

problem #6

Aug 071998

Beretta

  • miles
Engine power loss and ticking noise continually, service bulletin repair of the pistons did not rectify problems.

- South Elgi, IL, USA

problem #5

Aug 011996

Beretta

  • miles
Engine block makes loud noise.

- San Dimas, CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 121997

(reported on)

Beretta

  • miles
Intermittent stalling; dealer unable to determine cause.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #3

Aug 111997

(reported on)

Beretta

  • miles
Intermittent stalling.

- Montgomety, AL, USA

problem #2

Jul 181997

Beretta

  • miles
Consumer has been having engine trouble since the vehicle was purchased. Passenger's seats rocks forward and back. Manufacturer provided no satisfaction.

- Bartlett, IL, USA

problem #1

Apr 261996

Beretta

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine failed.

- Pacoima, CA, USA