Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN Plate):

Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel, near the left A-pillar. The, VIN consists of 17 characters in a combination of letters and numbers that provide specific information about the vehicle. Refer to VIN Code Breakdown Chart.

VIN CODE BREAKDOWN

Position - Interpretation Code = Description

1 - Country of origin 1 = Built in US by Chrysler Corporation
2 = Built in Canada by Chrysler Canada Ltd.

2 - Make B = Dodge
C = Chrysler
E = Eagle

3 - Vehicle Type 3 = Pass Car

4 - Passenger Safety H = Restraint System -- Driver and Passenger Air Bags

5 - Car Line C = Chrysler, LHS
D = Chrysler, Concorde
E = Chrysler, 300M
H = Chrysler, Intrepid (Sold in Canada)
D = Dodge, Intrepid (Sold in US)
D = Eagle, Vision

6 - Series 4 = High Line
5 = Premium
6 = Sport

7 - Body Style 6 = 4 Door Sedan

8 - Engine G = 3.5L 6 cyl. Gasoline 24 Valve SOHC Aluminum Block
J = 3.2L 6 cyl. Gasoline 24 Valve SOHC Aluminum Block
R = 2.7L 6 cyl. Gasoline 24 Valve DOHC Aluminum Block

9 - Check Digit See following paragraph

10 - Model Year S = 1995
T = 1996
V = 1997
W = 1998

11 - Assembly Plant H = Bramelea Assembly

12 Through 17 - Sequence Number 6

Check Digit
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Identification Number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.

NOTE: All communications or inquiries regarding the vehicle should include the Month-Day-Hour and Vehicle Identification Number.