Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan VIN decoder
Enter a Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan VIN to see its exact model year, trim, engine, factory and the safety recalls NHTSA lists for it. Free, with official NHTSA data.
Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan at a glance
Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan model years and recalls
NHTSA lists the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan for these model years. The year code is the 10th character of the VIN. Recall counts come from the NHTSA recalls database for the last 20 model years; one recall campaign often covers several years.
| Model year | VIN year code (10th character) | Recalls listed by NHTSA |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | Loading |
| 2007 | 7 | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 2006 | 6 | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 2005 | 5 | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 2003 | 3 | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 2001 | 1 | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 2000 | Y | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1999 | X | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1998 | W | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1997 | V | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1996 | T | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1995 | S | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
A recall count is for all Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan vehicles of that year. Whether a recall applies to one vehicle, and whether it was already repaired, depends on its VIN: decode the VIN above, then confirm with a dealer.
How to read a Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan VIN
- Characters 1-3 are the manufacturer code. Dodge uses these codes in NHTSA data: 1B3, 1B4, 1B5, 1B6, 1B7, 1B8, 1C3, 1C4, 1C6, 1C7, 1D2, 1D3 ….
- Characters 4-8 describe the Caravan/Grand Caravan: body, engine, restraints and other equipment. Each maker sets its own layout, so a full decode is the safest way to read them.
- Character 10 is the model year. For example, a 2008 Caravan/Grand Caravan has 8 in position 10.
- Character 9 is the check digit, 11 is the assembly plant and 12-17 are the serial number.
Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan VINs decoded on VinGear
- 1999 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 2B4GP25G7XR412912
Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan VIN questions
How many recalls does the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan have?
We are still loading NHTSA recall data for the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan. Decode your VIN on this page to see the recalls for your vehicle right now.
Which model years of the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan are in NHTSA data?
NHTSA lists the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan for 12 model years (1995–2008). The table on this page shows each year with its VIN year code.
How do I tell the year of a Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan from the VIN?
Look at the 10th character. For example, a 2008 Caravan/Grand Caravan has 8 there. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the digit 0 are never used, and the codes repeat every 30 years.
Where is the VIN on a Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?
At the bottom of the windshield on the driver side, on the driver door pillar label, and on the title, registration and insurance card.