[ 2 ]
Position 1
Country of Manufacture
The first character identifies the country where the vehicle was built. In this Dodge example, 2 represents Canada.
1
United States
2
Canada
3
Mexico
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Dodge VIN Decoder
Use our Dodge VIN decoder to verify the vehicle identity first so you can review performance trims, SRT claims, recall status, and title history with cleaner context.
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Sample decode preview
2D4RN5DG2RR123456
2024 Dodge Durango
GT Plus
Engine
3.6L V6
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body style
SUV
Fuel type
Gasoline
Assembly plant
Detroit, MI, USA
Preview based on a sample VIN. Decode any 17-character VIN above for live results.
What is a VIN decoder?
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every Dodge built since 1981. A VIN decoder reads this code and translates each section into plain language, giving you details about the manufacturer, specifications, model year, and production history.
[ D ]
Position 2
Manufacturer
The second character identifies the vehicle manufacturer or the division within a larger corporation. In this example, D represents Dodge.
[ 4 ]
Position 3
Vehicle Type or Division
The third character identifies the vehicle type, division, or manufacturing category within the manufacturer. In this example, 4 helps indicate that 2D4 refers to a Dodge vehicle.
[ 2D4 ]
Position 1-3
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
The first three characters together form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). This code identifies the vehicle's manufacturer, vehicle type, and country or region of origin. Here, 2D4 identifies a Dodge vehicle.
1B3
Common Dodge passenger-car WMI associated with United States-built inventory.
2B3
Common Dodge passenger-car WMI associated with Canada-built inventory.
2D4
Common Dodge MPV WMI associated with Canada-built family-vehicle inventory.
3D4
Common Dodge MPV WMI associated with Mexico-built family-vehicle inventory.
[ RN5DG ]
Position 4-8
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Characters 4 through 8 describe the vehicle's core attributes, including the model, body style, engine size and type, transmission, and series. This section varies by manufacturer, but it always captures the key specifications that define the vehicle's configuration.
[ 2 ]
Position 9
Security Check Digit
The ninth character is a calculated check digit used to verify the VIN is legitimate. It is determined by a mathematical formula applied to all other characters in the VIN. If any character is altered, the check digit will no longer match, helping to detect fraud and transcription errors.
[ R ]
Position 10
Model Year
The tenth character represents the vehicle's model year. Letters and numbers are used in a rotating sequence. For example, R = 2024, S = 2025, and T = 2026. This character allows you to quickly identify when the vehicle was produced.
A
1980, 2010
B
1981, 2011
C
1982, 2012
D
1983, 2013
E
1984, 2014
F
1985, 2015
G
1986, 2016
H
1987, 2017
J
1988, 2018
K
1989, 2019
L
1990, 2020
M
1991, 2021
N
1992, 2022
P
1993, 2023
R
1994, 2024
S
1995, 2025
T
1996, 2026
V
1997, 2027
W
1998, 2028
X
1999, 2029
Y
2000, 2030
1
2001, 2031
2
2002, 2032
3
2003, 2033
4
2004, 2034
5
2005, 2035
6
2006, 2036
7
2007, 2037
8
2008, 2038
9
2009, 2039
[ R ]
Position 11
Assembly Plant Code
The eleventh character identifies the specific factory where the vehicle was assembled. Each manufacturer assigns unique codes to its assembly plants around the world.
[ 123456 ]
Position 12-17
Production Sequence Number
The final six characters form the vehicle's unique serial number within its production run. This sequence number distinguishes each individual vehicle from every other vehicle of the same make, model, and year built at the same plant.
A Dodge VIN decoder earns its place early in the buying process because Dodge listings can lean hard on performance language, trim badges, and Mopar history in ways that the paperwork does not always support. Charger, Challenger, Durango, and Grand Caravan inventory can be advertised with SRT, Scat Pack, or special-edition framing that needs documentation before it can drive the price. Decoding the 17-character VIN gives you a stable place to start.
Because Dodge sits inside the Stellantis family alongside Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep, the opening WMI characters can appear on related inventory, and older marketplace listings sometimes blur Ram-versus-Dodge branding on trucks and vans. The Dodge-specific WMI helps you confirm the actual vehicle identity, body-family context, and manufacturing region before you treat the trim story as proven. The model-year character is a quick separate check on the advertised year.
A Dodge VIN decode also has clear limits. It cannot tell you whether a Hellcat was launched repeatedly at a track, whether a Durango was used to tow beyond its rating, or whether prior damage was repaired well. Once the VIN checks out, move into title and recall research, mileage review, and an inspection that takes performance and family-hauling wear seriously.
What decoding reveals about a Dodge
Every character in a Dodge VIN carries meaning. Here's what our free decoder uncovers.
Make & Model
Identify the automaker and brand behind the vehicle, from the parent company to the specific division that produced it.
Model Year
Confirm the exact model year encoded in the VIN, essential for verifying a seller's claims and determining age-related wear.
Assembly Plant
Find out where the vehicle was built, including the specific factory and country of assembly.
Engine Type
Decode engine specifications including displacement, cylinder count, fuel type, and horsepower range.
Transmission
Determine whether the vehicle has an automatic, manual, or CVT transmission and its specific configuration.
Body Style
Identify the vehicle's body configuration including sedan, SUV, coupe, convertible, truck, or wagon.
Drive Type
Learn whether the vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive.
Safety Equipment
See the safety features encoded in the VIN, including airbag types, seat belt configurations, and restraint systems.
Trim Level
Decode the specific trim package and equipment level, helping you understand exactly what features came standard.
Country of Origin
Identify the country where the vehicle was manufactured, distinct from the brand's headquarters location.
Why decode a VIN?
Whether you're buying, selling, or maintaining a vehicle, decoding the VIN is the essential first step.
Buying a Vehicle
Verify a seller's claims before you commit. Decode the VIN to confirm the year, make, model, engine, and trim match the listing. Catch misrepresentations about mileage-relevant specs or trim packages before they become costly mistakes.
Selling a Vehicle
Build buyer confidence by providing accurate, verified vehicle specifications. A decoded VIN report shows transparency, helps justify your asking price, and speeds up the sale process.
Vehicle Maintenance
Know exactly what you're working with. Decode your VIN to confirm engine type, transmission, and factory equipment for accurate parts ordering, maintenance schedules, and insurance verification.
A Dodge VIN decode is just the starting point
- A Dodge VIN decode confirms the model year, body-family context, and manufacturing clues, but it does not reveal hard driving, prior crash history, title brands, or odometer fraud. Those are the issues that matter most on muscle car and high-mileage minivan inventory where the listing tone can run ahead of the records.
- A full vehicle history report fills the gap the decode cannot close: title brands, damage reports, mileage consistency, recall status, and ownership changes. Before you commit to a used Charger, Challenger, Durango, or Grand Caravan, the report helps you tell a careful-owner example from a vehicle with a complicated past.
Enter a Dodge VIN to get the full vehicle history report
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