Subaru VIN Decoder

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Enter any Subaru VIN to look up options, features, model, year and other factory specifications. This Subaru VIN Decoder will display information such as engine, transmission, model, year, trim, MSRP and installed options.

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Decoding a VIN allows you to obtain:

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Where can I find the VIN number?

	Bottom lower corner of the windshield.
	Driver door jamb
	The title, registration or insurance card.

Subaru VIN Decoding Websites

In case the above Subaru VIN decoder doesn't provide the information that you are looking for such as the engine serial number, there are a few alternative websites that also offer free Subaru VIN number decoding.

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Vindecoderz.com is one of our favorite Subaru VIN decoding sites. The site gives its users important information on their vehicles such as Subaru engine serial number. It also includes general information like the name and makes and other specific data like the approximate mileage the vehicle may have covered and the type of fuel it runs on. The site also gives an option to check the history of the vehicle which may be very resourceful to Subaru owners, potential owners, and enthusiasts but that service is paid.

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Vindecoder.eu is another Subaru VIN decoding site. On VIN lookup, the site gives information on the vehicle like the product type, the type of drive, the engine specifications, the transmission and much more. In addition to this, the site has a stolen database where the theft history of the vehicle is looked up for paid members.

SUBARU VIN NUMBER LOCATION

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The Subaru VIN can be located in the following places in the vehicle:

On a metal plate riveted on the left or right suspension housing.
On the driver’s side of the vehicle on the windscreen where it meets the dashboard

HOW TO DECODE SUBARU VIN

Position 1

Position one of the Subaru VIN identifies of the country where the vehicle was assembled.

1, 4, 5 United States
2 Canada
3 Mexico
J Japan

Position 2

The second position in the Subaru VIN is used to identify the manufacturer of the vehicle.

Position 3

Position three identifies the brand division of the manufacturer. This character pinpoints the exact brand division regardless of the number of divisions the manufacturer may have.

These first three positions of the Subaru VIN are collectively known as the World Make Identifiers (WMI). The WMI codes for Subaru are as follows:

Make	WMI	Manufacturer	Brand Owner	Country Code	Country
SUBARU	4S3	Subaru-Isuzu of America (USA)	GM	4S	USA
SUBARU	4S4	Subaru-Isuzu of America (USA)	GM	4S	USA
SUBARU	JF1	Fuji Heavy Industries (J)	GM	JF	Japan
SUBARU	JF2	Fuji Heavy Industries (J)	GM	JF	Japan
SUBARU	JF3	Fuji Heavy Industries (J)	GM	JF	Japan
SUBARU	JF4	Fuji Heavy Industries (J)	GM	JF	Japan
SUBARU	JFB	Fuji Heavy Industries (J)	GM	JF	Japan

Position 4

For Subaru vehicles released until the year 1998, this position identifies the model line of the vehicle.

A - Alcyone / XT / XT6 (all with a coupe)
B - Legacy / Baja
C - SVX
G - Impreza

For modern Subaru models released for the European market, and those released for the North American market, position four identifies the model line of the vehicle.

B - Legacy
G - Impreza
S - Forester
W - (B9) Tribeca

Position 5

Position five represents the body type of the Subaru.

E - Legacy sedan
G - Legacy Wagon

D - Impreza (sedan)
G - Impreza (touring)
F - Forester;
K - Legacy (station wagon);
L - Legacy (sedan);
P - Outback;
X-B9 Tribeca

Position 6

Position six of the Subaru VIN identifies the engine type and wheel formula of the vehicle.

For Subaru vehicles released until the year 1998

3 - 1.8 liters, 4x4
4 - 2.0 liters, 4x2
5 - 2.0 liters, 4x4
7 - 2.2 liters, 4x4
9 - 2.5 liters, 4x4

For modern Subaru models released for the European market

4 - 1.6 liters
5 - 1.6 liters
8 - 3.0 liters
9 - 2.0 liters
G - 2.5 liters
F - 2.5 liters

For modern Subaru models released for the North American market

2 - 1.8 liters 4x2
3 - 3.0 liters 4x2
4 - 2.2 liters of 4x4
6 - 2.5 liters 4x4
8 - 3.0 liters of 4x4

Position 7

This position identifies the steering wheel position of the vehicle.

L - left
R - right

Position 8

For Subaru vehicles released until the year 1998, and the modern ones released for the European market, position eight is held by a character that identifies the power supply system and the transmission type of the vehicle.

J - SOHC, petrol, distributed injection, manual gearbox, 4x4
R - SOHC, petrol, distributed injection, automatic gearbox
G - SOHC, petrol, distributed injection, manual gearbox, 4x2

For modern Subaru models released for the North American market, position eight identifies the safety systems incorporated in the vehicle.

2 - automatic seat belts
5 - seat belts, two front airbags
6 - seat belts, two front airbags, side airbags
C - seat belts, two front airbags, side airbags, side air curtains

Position 9

For Subaru vehicles released until the year 1998, and the modern ones released for the European market, position nine identifies the drive system of the vehicle.

3 - all-wheel drive, manual gearbox without a downshift
4 - all-wheel drive, manual gearbox with a reduction gear
5 - all-wheel drive, automatic gearbox
9 - front-wheel drive, manual

Position 10 – Model Year

Position ten of the Subaru VIN represents the production year of the vehicle. This is as shown in the table below.

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

Position eleven of the Subaru VIN identifies the assembly plant of the vehicle.

G - factory in Ota city, pref. Gunma, Japan

For modern Subaru vehicles made for the North American market, position eleven identifies the assembly place of the vehicle as well as its type of transmission.

6 - Subaru of Indiana Automotive (USA), 4x4 manual
7 - Subaru of Indiana Automotive (USA), 4x4 automatic gearbox
8 - Subaru of Indiana Automotive (USA), 4x4 automatic gearbox
C - plant in Ota city Gunma, Japan, 4x2 automatic gearbox
G - factory in Ota city, Gunma, Japan, 4x4 manual
H - factory in Ota city, Gunma, Japan, 4x4 automatic

Position 12 - 17 – Serial Number

Position twelve through seventeen of the Subaru VIN is held by a set of digits that represent the vehicle’s serial number. This set of numbers is used to pinpoint the exact vehicle being looked up. The numbers are not standardized and their choice is solely dependent on the manufacturer of the vehicle.

SUBARU MODELS

Subaru models are as listed below:

EXAMPLE DECODED SUBARU VIN

VIN: 4S4BRBAC4E3274483

2014 Subaru Outback

Manufacturer: Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc

Product Type: Multi-Purpose Vehicle

Make: Subaru

Model: Outback

Trim: Base (without AL wheel + Power seat or with AL wheel)

Body: Wagon

Drive: AWD/ All-wheel drive

Engine Displacement (ccm): 2500

Engine model: 2.5NA U5

Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Model Year: 2014

Plant Country: USA

Plant City: Lafayette

Plant State: Indiana

OPTIONS AND FEATURE CODES

Exterior and Interior Auto Dimming Mirrors
Exterior and Interior Auto Dimming Mirrors with Home link
Rockford Fosgate Premium Audio Upgrade
Side Sill Plate
All Weather Floor Mats
Auto Dimming Mirror with Compass
Auto Dimming Mirror with Compass and Home Link
Cargo Tray - 4Dr
Foot well Illumination Kit – Blue
Sun Shade
Shift Knob - Leather 5MT
STI Shift Knob 5M/T - Leather & Aluminum
STI Black Duracon Shift Knob 5MT
STI Short Throw Shifter
Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica
Body Side Molding - Crystal Black close; Color-matched moldings that help to protect doors
Body Side Molding - Carbide Gray
Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl
Body Side Molding - Ice Silver
Body Side Molding - Island Blue
Body Side Molding - Lapis Blue Pearl
Body Side Molding - Venetian Red
Bumper Applique Rear
Door Edge Guards - Carbide Gray Metallic
Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl
Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic
Door Edge Guards - Island Blue Pearl
Door Edge Guards - Lapis Blue Pearl
Door Edge Guards - Venetian Red
Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror with Approach Light
Fog Lamp Kit
Splash Guards
Sports Mesh Grille
Wheel Locks - Steel Wheels

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