Dodge VIN decoder
Enter a Dodge VIN to see the model, year, engine, factory and open safety recalls. Free, with official NHTSA data.
About Dodge VINs
Dodge VINs depend on the era. Older US-built Dodge cars start with 1B3 and trucks with 1B7 or 1D7. The Charger and Challenger built in Brampton, Canada start with 2B3 (older) or 2C3 (newer). Pickups before 2010 were sold as Dodge Ram.
Dodge is part of Stellantis.
Good to know
- The 8th character is the engine code, so it shows whether a Charger has a V6, a 5.7 HEMI or a 6.4.
- Mopar fans look up the window sticker and build sheet by VIN to confirm original packages.
- Pre-1981 Dodge and Mopar cars have shorter VINs with a different layout.
Dodge manufacturer codes (WMI)
The first three characters of a VIN are the World Manufacturer Identifier. NHTSA lists 56 codes for Dodge. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B3 | FCA US LLC | – | Passenger Car | – |
| 1B4 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 1B5 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Bus | – |
| 1B6 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 1B7 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Truck | – |
| 1B8 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 1C3 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Passenger Car | Chrysler, Fiat, Lancia |
| 1C4 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | Chrysler, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 1C6 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Truck | Chrysler, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 1C7 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Incomplete Vehicle | Chrysler, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 1D2 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 1D3 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Truck | – |
| 1D4 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 1D5 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Bus | – |
| 1D6 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 1D7 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Truck | – |
| 1D8 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 2B2 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 2B3 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Passenger Car | – |
| 2B4 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 2B5 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Bus | Chrysler |
| 2B6 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 2B7 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Truck | – |
| 2B8 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 2C3 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Passenger Car | Chrysler, Fiat, Lancia |
| 2C4 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | Chrysler, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 2C6 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Truck | Chrysler, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 2C7 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Incomplete Vehicle | Chrysler, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia, Pontiac |
| 2D2 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 2D3 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Truck | – |
| 2D4 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 2D5 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Bus | – |
| 2D6 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 2D7 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Truck | – |
| 2D8 | FCA Canada Inc. | Canada | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 3B2 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 3B3 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | – | Passenger Car | Chrysler |
| 3B4 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 3B5 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Bus | – |
| 3B6 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 3B7 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Truck | – |
| 3B8 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 3C3 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Passenger Car | Chrysler, Fiat, Lancia |
| 3C4 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | Chrysler, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 3C6 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Truck | Chrysler, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 3C7 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Incomplete Vehicle | Chrysler, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fiat, RAM, Lancia |
| 3D2 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 3D3 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Truck | – |
| 3D4 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 3D5 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Bus | – |
| 3D6 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 3D7 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Truck | – |
| 3D8 | Chrysler De Mexico Toluca | Mexico | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 4B3 | FCA US LLC | United States (USA) | Passenger Car | – |
| JB3 | FCA US LLC | Japan | Passenger Car | – |
| ZAC | Stellantis Europe SPA | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | Jeep, Fiat, RAM |
Some codes are shared by several brands of the same group. The full decode shows the brand.
How to read a Dodge 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 Dodge VIN is the model year. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the number 0 are never used. The codes repeat every 30 years.
Dodge models in the NHTSA database
NHTSA lists 51 model names under Dodge. Decode a VIN to see which one yours is, with its exact trim and engine.
- 400
- 600
- ARIES
- Avenger
- Caliber
- Caravan
- Caravan/Grand Caravan
- Challenger
- Charger
- Chassis with Powertrain
- Colt
- Conquest
- D-Series
- D50
- Dakota
- Dart
- Daytona
- DIPLOMAT
- Durango
- Dynasty
- Grand Caravan
- Hornet
- Intrepid
- Journey
- LANCER
- Magnum
- Mini Ram
- Mirada
- Monaco
- Neon
- Nitro
- OMNI
- Raider
- Ram
- RAM 50
- Ramcharger
- Ram Chassis Cab
- Rampage
- Ram Van
- Ram Wagon
- RD200 / RD250
- Royal Mini Ram Van
- Shadow
- Shelby Charger
- Spirit
- Sprinter
- ST.REGIS
- Stealth
- Stratus
- Viper
- W-Series
Vehicle types NHTSA lists for Dodge
Bus, Incomplete Vehicle, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV), Passenger Car, Truck
Where to find the VIN on a Dodge
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.
Dodge recalls by VIN
Every decoded Dodge 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 Dodge dealer or use Dodge's own recall lookup with the VIN.
Dodge VIN decoder questions
How do I decode a Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge VIN mean?
They are the manufacturer code (WMI): maker, brand and country of manufacture. NHTSA lists 56 codes for Dodge; the table on this page shows them.
Does a Dodge 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.