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A free Dodge VIN decoder that allows you to lookup options, model, year, engine, transmission, and specifications. In addition, you can also check the title records and accidents by clicking Check History.
Position 1
Position one of the VIN identifies the country or final assembly point of the Dodge.
Position 2
The second in the VIN is held by a character identifies the Dodge manufacturer.
Position 3
Position three provides information on the Dodge brand division. This is the character that makes it possible to pinpoint the exact division of the manufacturer if in cases they have more than one division.
The first three positions can also be collectively referred to as the World Make Identifiers (WMI). Some of the examples for your Dodge may be as follows:
WMI |
Manufacturer |
The Owner of The Brand |
Code of The Country |
Country |
1B3 |
CHRYSLER (USA) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
1B |
USA |
1B4 |
CHRYSLER (USA) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
1B |
USA |
1B6 |
CHRYSLER (USA) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
1B |
USA |
1C8 |
STEYR (A) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
1C |
Austria |
1D3 |
CHRYSLER (USA) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
1D |
USA |
1D4 |
CHRYSLER (USA) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
1D |
USA |
1D8 |
CHRYSLER (USA) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
1D |
USA |
2B3 |
CHRYSLER (CAN) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
2D |
Canada |
2D4 |
CHRYSLER (CAN) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
2D |
Canada |
3B7 |
Chrysler de Mexico (MEX) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
3B |
Mexico |
3D4 |
CHRYSLER (MEX) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
3D |
Mexico |
3D7 |
CHRYSLER (MEX) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
3D |
Mexico |
4D5 |
CHRYSLER (USA) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
4D |
USA |
SDE |
Renault VI United Kingdom Ltd. (UK) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
SD |
United Kingdom |
SDG |
Renault VI United Kingdom Ltd. (UK) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
SD |
United Kingdom |
WD0 |
DAIMLER AG (D) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
WD |
Germany |
WDX |
Daimler AG (D) |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |
WC |
Germany |
Position 4
This position on the Dodge VIN code identifies the kind of security systems on your vehicle.
A - front new generation airbags and side airbags
B - safety with active safety belt system
D - only seatbelts
E - driver's airbag and front seat passenger
J - front multistage cushion new generation safety
H - front multistage airbag new generation and side airbags
K - improved the multistage front airbags
L - improved the multistage front airbags safety and side airbags
Position 5
Position five is used to identify the model of your Dodge.
3 - Caliber (front drive wheel to the right)
A - Charger
A - RAM pickup light duty 4x2
B - Caliber (front drive wheel on the left)
B - Durango 4x4 &
D - Durango 4x2
D - Intrepid
E - Caliber (wheel drive, wheel left)
E - Dakota 4x2
G - Journey
L - RAM pickup heavy duty 4x2
L - Stratus
N - RAM cab shassis 4x2
P - Caravan / Grand Caravan
R - RAM pickup heavy duty 4x2
S - RAM pickup heavy duty 4x4 &
U - RAM pickup 4x4 & duty light
V - Magnum
W - 4x4 & Dakota
X - RAM pickup heavy duty 4x4 &
Z - Magnum
Z - Viper
Position 6
Position 6 of the Dodge VIN indicates equipment level on the vehicle. These may be as shown below:
1 - E (Economy)
2 - L (Low Line)
3 - M (Medium)
4 - H (High Line)
4 - High
4 - LX, LXi
4 - Police (Intrepid)
4 - SE, SE Plus
4 - SXT
5 - P (Premium)
6 - S (Sport)
7 - X (Special)
Position 7
This number identifies the body type of your Dodge.
3 - Sedan, 4 doors.
5 - Convertible, 2 doors.
6 - Sedan, 4 dv.
7 - Universal, 5 dv.
8 - Hatchback, 5 dv.
9 - Coupe
Position 8 Engine
This position identifies the engine specifications of your Dodge vehicle. Some of these engine specifications are as shown below:
A - 2.0L I4 CYL 16V DOHC Diesel
B - 2.0L I4 CYL 16V DOHC Dual VVT
C - 1.8L I4 CYL 16V DOHC Dual VVT
D - 3.0L V6 CYL Turbo Diesel
E - 2.4L I4 CYL 16V DOHC Turbo
G - 3.5L V6 CYL 24V High Output
H - 5.7L V8 CYL HEMI
K - 2.4L I4 CYL 16V Dual VVT
L - 3.2L V6 CYL 18V SOHC
N - 3.2L V6 CYL Supercharged
R - 2.7L V6 CYL 24V DOHC
S - 2.4L I4 CYL 16V DOHC High Output Turbo
T - 1.8 I4 CYL
T - 2.7L V6 CYL 24V FFV
T - 3.3 V6 CYL MPI
W - 6.1L V8 CYL SRT HEMI
X - 2.4L I4 CYL 16V DOHC
Y - 2.0L I4 CYL 16V DOHC
Z - 8.3L V10 CYL
Position 9 Check Sum
Position nine is held by a number that is known as the check number. This number is algorithmically generated and identifies whether the VIN that has been entered is a valid Dodge VIN.
Position 10 Model Year
The tenth position of the VIN identifies the year of production of your Dodge model.
Year of Issue |
Designation |
Year of Issue |
Designation |
Year of Issue |
Designation |
1971 |
1 |
1991 |
M |
2011 |
B |
1972 |
2 |
1992 |
N |
2012 |
C |
1973 |
3 |
1993 |
P |
2013 |
D |
1974 |
4 |
1994 |
R |
2014 |
E |
1975 |
5 |
1995 |
S |
2015 |
F |
1976 |
6 |
1996 |
T |
2016 |
G |
1977 |
7 |
1997 |
V |
2017 |
H |
1978 |
8 |
1998 |
W |
2018 |
J |
1979 |
9 |
1999 |
X |
2019 |
K |
1980 |
A |
2000 |
Y |
2020 |
L |
1981 |
B |
2001 |
1 |
2021 |
M |
1982 |
C |
2002 |
2 |
2022 |
N |
1983 |
D |
2003 |
3 |
2023 |
P |
1984 |
E |
2004 |
4 |
2024 |
R |
1985 |
F |
2005 |
5 |
2025 |
S |
1986 |
G |
2006 |
6 |
2026 |
T |
1987 |
H |
2007 |
7 |
2027 |
V |
1988 |
J |
2008 |
8 |
2028 |
W |
1989 |
K |
2009 |
9 |
2029 |
X |
1990 |
L |
2010 |
A |
2030 |
Y |
Position 11 Assembly Plant
This position identifies the plant where your Dodge was assembled. This number enables us to identify the exact plant of assembly, if in any case the manufacturer has more than one plant. Some of Dodge plants are as follows:
Position 12-17 Serial Number
These are six numbers that are not standardized and are selected in preference to the manufacturer. This sequence of numbers identify the exact car that holds the VIN that is being looked up.
The Dodge VIN code is located in the following areas of the vehicle:
Dodge models are as follows:
VIN: 3D7KU28CX4G215206
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 4dr Quad Cab 140.5" WB 4WD SLT
General Information
MFR model code: DR7H41
Body type: Standard Bed
Pass Doors: 4
Alternative name: 4WD Quad Cab 6.3 Ft Box SLT
Alternative body: Crew Cab Pickup Short Bed
Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive
Engine and Powertrain
Type: Straight 6 Cylinder Engine
Displacement L/CI: 5.9/360
Fuel Type: Diesel Fuel
Horsepower: 305.0 @ 2900
Fuel Economy: 0.0 City / 0.0 Highway
Fuel Capacity: 34.0 gal
Net Torque: 555.0 @ 1400
Technical Specifications
Manufactured By: Mexico Reserved
Curb Weight Front: 4269, 4069, 3429 lbs 3380.0 min 4269.0 max
Curb Weight Rear: 274"
By YOUCANIC Automotive Experts Published on: Tuesday, May 30, 2017. |