Chrysler VIN decoder
Enter a Chrysler VIN to see the model, year, engine, factory and open safety recalls. Free, with official NHTSA data.
About Chrysler VINs
Chrysler cars built in the US start with 1C3. The 300 built in Brampton, Canada starts with 2C3, and the Pacifica and older Town & Country minivans from Windsor, Canada start with 2C4 or 2A4.
Chrysler is part of Stellantis.
Good to know
- The 8th character is the engine code.
- Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram share many WMIs, so the brand shows up in the decode rather than the first three characters alone.
- The window sticker and build sheet are kept by Stellantis per VIN.
Chrysler manufacturer codes (WMI)
The first three characters of a VIN are the World Manufacturer Identifier. NHTSA lists 34 codes for Chrysler. The first character shows the region where the vehicle was built (1, 4, 5 USA; 2 Canada; 3 Mexico; J Japan; K Korea; W Germany; Z Italy).
| Code | Manufacturer | Country | Vehicle type | Also used by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A4 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 1A8 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 1C3 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Passenger Car | Dodge, Fiat, Lancia |
| 1C4 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | Dodge, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 1C6 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Truck | Dodge, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 1C7 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Incomplete Vehicle | Dodge, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 1C8 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 2A2 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 2A3 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Passenger Car | – |
| 2A4 | FCA Canada Inc. | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 2A6 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 2A7 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Truck | – |
| 2A8 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 2B5 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Bus | Dodge |
| 2C3 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Passenger Car | Dodge, Fiat, Lancia |
| 2C4 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | Dodge, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 2C6 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Truck | Dodge, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 2C7 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Incomplete Vehicle | Dodge, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia, Pontiac |
| 2C8 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 2CA | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 3A2 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 3A3 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Truck | – |
| 3A4 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 3A6 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 3A7 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Truck | – |
| 3A8 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 3B3 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | – | Passenger Car | Dodge |
| 3C3 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Passenger Car | Dodge, Fiat, Lancia |
| 3C4 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | Dodge, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 3C6 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Truck | Dodge, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 3C7 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Incomplete Vehicle | Dodge, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 3C8 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 3CA | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 4C3 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Passenger Car | – |
Some codes are shared by several brands of the same group. The full decode shows the brand.
How to read a Chrysler VIN
| Position | Meaning | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Manufacturer code (WMI) | Maker, brand and country, as in the table above. |
| 4-8 | Vehicle descriptor | Model, body, engine and safety equipment. Each maker sets its own layout here. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that catches typing errors and fake VINs. |
| 10 | Model year | A letter or number for the year (see the table below). |
| 11 | Assembly plant | The factory code, set by the maker. |
| 12-17 | Serial number | The production number of that vehicle. |
Model year codes
The 10th character of a Chrysler VIN is the model year. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the number 0 are never used. The codes repeat every 30 years.
Chrysler models in the NHTSA database
NHTSA lists 38 model names under Chrysler. Decode a VIN to see which one yours is, with its exact trim and engine.
- 200
- 300
- 300C
- Aspen
- Caravan
- Cirrus
- Concorde
- Concorde/LHS
- Conquest
- Cordoba
- Crossfire
- Daytona
- Dynasty
- E-CLASS
- EXECUTIVE
- FIFTH AVENUE
- Grand Caravan
- Grand Voyager
- Imperial
- Intrepid
- Laser
- LeBaron
- LHS
- Neon
- NEWPORT
- New Yorker
- Pacifica
- Prowler
- PT Cruiser
- SALON
- Sebring
- Shadow
- Stratus
- TC
- Town and Country
- Viper
- Vision
- Voyager
Vehicle types NHTSA lists for Chrysler
Bus, Incomplete Vehicle, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV), Passenger Car, Truck
Where to find the VIN on a Chrysler
Windshield
At the bottom of the windshield on the driver side, readable from outside.
Driver door frame
On the label on the door pillar, with tire pressures and weights.
Papers
On the title, registration and insurance card.
Chrysler recalls by VIN
Every decoded Chrysler VIN on VinGear shows the safety recalls NHTSA lists for that model and year. To know whether the repair was already done on your vehicle, ask a Chrysler dealer or use Chrysler's own recall lookup with the VIN.
Chrysler VIN decoder questions
How do I decode a Chrysler VIN?
Type the 17-character VIN in the box at the top of this page and press Decode VIN. You get the model, year, engine, factory and safety recalls from NHTSA, free.
Is this Chrysler VIN decoder free?
Yes. Decoding and recall checks are free with no sign-up. The data comes from NHTSA, the US vehicle safety agency.
What do the first three characters of a Chrysler VIN mean?
They are the manufacturer code (WMI): maker, brand and country of manufacture. NHTSA lists 34 codes for Chrysler; the table on this page shows them.
Does a Chrysler VIN show options or the owner?
No. The VIN codes the model, body, engine and factory, not options or colour. It never shows the owner, and VinGear does not look up owners.