Dodge vin decode

Latenite1 · Feb 19, 2009

I ran across this piece of information out of an SRT8 parts document file and thought I would pass it on here. Since VIN information does not drastically change over the years, I would imagine this 2008 VIN DECODE would be practically identical to 2009 model year as well.

VIN PLATE DIGIT DECODING INFORMATION
1=Country
2=Make
3=Vehicle Type
4=Other
5=Line
6=Series
7=Body Style
8=Engine
9=Check Digit
10=Model Year
11= Assy Plant.
12 -17 = Plant Sequence No.

The following table interprets the VIN Plate position shown above.
Digit / Position Interpretation Codes = Description

1 - Country of Origin (2 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Canada)
2 - Assembler (D = Dodge)
3 - Vehicle Type (3 = Passenger Car)
4 - GVWR & Pass. Safety

K = Restraint System Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags
Sales Code (CG3)
L = Restraint System Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags
Sales Code (CG3)
K = Without Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS)
L = With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS)

5 - Vehicle Line J = Challenger (RWD) (LHD) U.S., Canada, Mexico
6 - Series 7 = Challenger SRT8 D-X-22 U.S.,Canada, Mexico
7 - Body Style 4 = 2DR Pillared Hardtop Body Style - 22
8 - Engine, W = 6.1L 8 CYL Gasoline Non Turbo (ESF), T = 5.7L 8 CYL Gasoline, V = 3.5 L 6 CYL Gasoline
9 - Check Digit 0 = Check Digit
10 - Model Year 8 = 2008 Model Year
11 - Assembly Plant H = Brampton Assembly
12 thru 17 = Vehicle Build Sequence, Model Year Assembly Sequence

Additionally:
To find the mfg date your of vehicle (Challenger), open the drivers side door
and on the right of the pillar or end of the door there should be a door sticker.

The MDH # on the bottom row of your door sticker stands for month/day/hour
of manufacture.

Appendum:
IF I can find any additional VIN information I will come back and post it!

SpinalTap · Feb 19, 2009

Nice find :rep:

Darth · Feb 19, 2009

This is

Very cool!

kbeast · Mar 30, 2009

FYI, Slot 8 = T for the 5.7L

Latenite1 · Mar 30, 2009

Added info

kbeast said:
FYI, Slot 8 = T for the 5.7L

Would anyone out there in Forum Land with a

Challenger SE, 6 CYL 3.5 LTR MPI

please look at their VIN number in the dash and tell me what
the letter code is in position 8 for your vehicle??

Thank you!

:4-dontknow:

WNY300 · Mar 30, 2009

I just looked it up and its V

slot 8 = V for 3.5L

WNY300 · Mar 30, 2009

for the SRT8 Slot 8 = W

Latenite1 · Mar 30, 2009

Updated Challenger VIN Decode

WNY300 said:
I just looked it up and its V

slot 8 = V for 3.5L

Already had the engine code for 6.1 L (W) in the original posting: BUT- nothing on 6 cyl.

Thanks for the turbo-feedback, I will give you the almighty cherished REP POINT for your kind assistance!

:rep:

SFosson13 · Mar 31, 2009

What if there is an "X" in the vin code? I stopped by the dealership I got my Challenegr from and they have another one almost Identical to mine except I remember seeing an "X" in the VIN.

You state the 2nd digit should be a "D" for Dodge..is this correct?

Latenite1 · Mar 31, 2009

Vin Info

SFosson13 said:
What if there is an "X" in the vin code? I stopped by the dealership I got my Challenegr from and they have another one almost Identical to mine except I remember seeing an "X" in the VIN.

You state the 2nd digit should be a "D" for Dodge..is this correct?

The second position is model or make (assembly) and in our case it should be a D for Dodge.

This is from information I got off a Dodge Dealer website. As to X in vin code, what position was this letter in?

SFosson13 · Mar 31, 2009

Latenite1 said:
The second position is model or make (assembly) and in our case it should be a D for Dodge.

This is from information I got off a Dodge Dealer website. As to X in vin code, what position was this letter in?

I honestly can't remember. I'll check this morning when I go up there to check on parts, doubt they'll give me the deal I want, but it never hurts to check. I always prefer to try and keep my business local.

As far as the second digit/character...mine isn't a "D" its a "B".

Latenite1 · Mar 31, 2009

Dodge Assembler

SFosson13 said:
I honestly can't remember. I'll check this morning when I go up there to check on parts, doubt they'll give me the deal I want, but it never hurts to check. I always prefer to try and keep my business local.

As far as the second digit/character...mine isn't a "D" its a "B".

Yes, this most likely is the "Dodge Assembler" letter code for:

Brampton Assembly Plant

This would be verified by looking at the first VIN position, for country of origin > 2 - Diamler/Chrylser Canada?

SFosson13 · Apr 1, 2009

I checked on that "X" in the vehicle VIN today, where mine has a "99H"...this one has an "X9H".

ss6t9 · Sep 26, 2011

Question I have is refernce to a 2010 R/T.
The 9th digit in my car is an X,
The other car exactly like mine has a 8 in its place.
I know this is a check digit, but what is a check digit??? Why are they different???

bigsnake · Sep 26, 2011

ss6t9 said:
Question I have is refernce to a 2010 R/T.
The 9th digit in my car is an X,
The other car exactly like mine has a 8 in its place.
I know this is a check digit, but what is a check digit??? Why are they different???

The 9th character is a VIN accuracy check digit which verifies the previous VIN numbers
It is determined by carrying out a mathematical computation developed by the Department of Transportation.

Christine lives · Sep 27, 2011

Darn, you are a book of information! Thanks for that info. Reps !

super8man · Nov 29, 2011

My car was built on my birthday. Go figure.

14redline · Nov 21, 2016

Latenite1 said:
I ran across this piece of information out of an SRT8 parts document file and thought I would pass it on here. Since VIN information does not drastically change over the years, I would imagine this 2008 VIN DECODE would be practically identical to 2009 model year as well.

VIN PLATE DIGIT DECODING INFORMATION
1=Country
2=Make
3=Vehicle Type
4=Other
5=Line
6=Series
7=Body Style
8=Engine
9=Check Digit
10=Model Year
11= Assy Plant.
12 -17 = Plant Sequence No.

The following table interprets the VIN Plate position shown above.
Digit / Position Interpretation Codes = Description

1 - Country of Origin (2 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Canada)
2 - Assembler (D = Dodge)
3 - Vehicle Type (3 = Passenger Car)
4 - GVWR & Pass. Safety

K = Restraint System Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags
Sales Code (CG3)
L = Restraint System Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags
Sales Code (CG3)
K = Without Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS)
L = With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS)

5 - Vehicle Line J = Challenger (RWD) (LHD) U.S., Canada, Mexico
6 - Series 7 = Challenger SRT8 D-X-22 U.S.,Canada, Mexico
7 - Body Style 4 = 2DR Pillared Hardtop Body Style - 22
8 - Engine, W = 6.1L 8 CYL Gasoline Non Turbo (ESF), T = 5.7L 8 CYL Gasoline, V = 3.5 L 6 CYL Gasoline
9 - Check Digit 0 = Check Digit
10 - Model Year 8 = 2008 Model Year
11 - Assembly Plant H = Brampton Assembly
12 thru 17 = Vehicle Build Sequence, Model Year Assembly Sequence

Additionally:
To find the mfg date your of vehicle (Challenger), open the drivers side door
and on the right of the pillar or end of the door there should be a door sticker.

The MDH # on the bottom row of your door sticker stands for month/day/hour
of manufacture.

Appendum:
IF I can find any additional VIN information I will come back and post it!

Do u have any information on a vin breakdown for a 2014???

SFCR · Nov 25, 2016

For 12-17, which of the digits are the vehicle build sequence? For example, are digits 12-14 the vehicle build sequence?

shooterjgs · Nov 25, 2016

Try this www.Dodge.com/webselfservice/Dodge/recall.html should give you a copy of your build sheet and other info...

SFCR · Nov 29, 2016

Tried that, thanks, Shooter. I have the build sheet, but I cannot get them to tell me what's up with those last digits.

Wohler01 · Feb 28, 2017

Just found this on another forum and it does apply to my VIN(credit Hal H at ChallengerTalk.com):

all 1-3:

2C3

all 4-5th:

CD

6-7th:
SXT/SXT + = ZA

GT AWD = ZG

R/T 5.7 = ZB
R/T+
R/T Shaker / Shaker+
T/A, T/A+

R/T 392 = ZF
392 Shaker
T/A 392

SRT392 = ZD

Hellcat = ZC

8th = Engine:
G = 3.6 V6
T = 5.7 V8
J = 6.4 V8
9 = 6.2 V8

9th = check digit (varies)

10th = model year
A=2010
B=2011
C=2012
D=2013
E=2014
F=2015
G=2016
H=2017

11th =H [Brampton, ON]

12-17th sequential VIN

trim level isn't broken out in VIN except for major group = base vs. plus for example

Wohler01 · Feb 28, 2017

..and a further detailed explanation of some of letters....

2 - Canada
C - Chrysler
3 - Passenger Car
C - Active Seat Belts
D - Dodge Brand
Z - Challenger
F - Scat Pack
J - 392 Engine
0 - Check Digit
G - Model Year 2016
H - Brampton Assembly
****** - 6-Digit Sequential Production Number

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