Chrysler VIN Decoder
Enter any 17-character Chrysler VIN. Free US-market Chrysler VIN decoder backed by the official NHTSA VPIC database — engine code, assembly plant, model year, body class, and every open recall, in about 30 seconds.
How to read a Chrysler VIN
A Chrysler VIN, like any modern road-vehicle VIN, is 17 characters split into three blocks: the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) in positions 1–3, the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) in positions 4–9, and the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS) in positions 10–17. Here's a real Chrysler VIN broken down position by position.
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| Position | Chars | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Country of origin 2 = Canada. The Pacifica and Voyager are built in Windsor, Ontario, and the 300 in Brampton, Ontario, so their VINs begin with 2. The discontinued 200 was US-built (Sterling Heights, Michigan) and begins with 1. |
| 2-3 | C4 | Manufacturer (WMI) C4 = the Stellantis Chrysler minivan WMI (2C4 for Windsor-built Pacifica/Voyager). Other Chrysler WMIs include 2C3 (the 300 sedan from Brampton), 1C3 (US-built 200/Sebring), and the legacy 2A4 (Town & Country). |
| 4-8 | RC1BG | Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) Encodes the model line, body style, restraint system, and engine. Stellantis does not publish a public VDS-to-trim table, so CheckMyVIN reports what NHTSA VPIC returns directly (Model, Trim, Body Class, Engine, Drive Type) rather than guessing what individual characters mean. |
| 9 | 2 | Check digit A mod-11 checksum computed from the other 16 positions. NHTSA uses it to reject typos before returning a decode — if the check digit is wrong, VPIC returns an error and CheckMyVIN treats the VIN as unreadable. |
| 10 | L | Model year L = 2020. The full year code table is below. The 30-year cycle skips I, O, Q, U, Z and 0 to avoid being confused with similar-looking digits. |
| 11 | R | Assembly plant For this VIN, R maps to Windsor Assembly (Ontario, Canada), home of the Pacifica and Voyager. CheckMyVIN reads Plant City and Plant Country directly from the VPIC record rather than inferring the plant from this character — position 11 is brand-internal. |
| 12-17 | 234567 | Production sequence A 6-digit serial number that increments through the model year at that plant. Not useful on its own, but combined with year and plant it confirms the VIN is internally consistent. |
VIN year codes (position 10)
The 10th character of every modern VIN encodes the model year. The cycle skips the letters I, O, Q, U and Z, and the digit 0, to avoid being confused with similar digits. This table covers every model year currently on US roads.
| Code | Year | Code | Year | Code | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 2010 | H | 2017 | R | 2024 |
| B | 2011 | J | 2018 | S | 2025 |
| C | 2012 | K | 2019 | T | 2026 |
| D | 2013 | L | 2020 | V | 2027 |
| E | 2014 | M | 2021 | W | 2028 |
| F | 2015 | N | 2022 | X | 2029 |
| G | 2016 | P | 2023 | Y | 2030 |
Chrysler WMI codes (positions 1–3)
The first three characters of the VIN identify the manufacturer and country of assembly. Chrysler uses several WMI codes depending on plant and model line.
| WMI | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2C4 | Chrysler minivan (Pacifica, Voyager) — Canada (Windsor) |
| 2C3 | Chrysler 300 sedan — Canada (Brampton) |
| 1C3 | Chrysler sedan (200, Sebring) — USA (Sterling Heights) |
| 2A4 | Legacy Chrysler Town & Country minivan — Canada |
Chrysler build sheet & options
A full Chrysler build sheet — the original factory options, paint code, package contents (e.g. the Pacifica Pinnacle or 300C group), and dealer-installed extras — is not part of the federal NHTSA VPIC dataset. CheckMyVIN can confirm engine family (3.6L Pentastar, 5.7L HEMI, Pacifica Hybrid), assembly plant, model year, body class, and recall history pulled live from NHTSA, but it cannot return the original option list. For that, a Chrysler dealer can print the build sheet from the VIN, and Stellantis publishes build and parts data through the Mopar service portal — Mopar is Stellantis's service and parts brand for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram, not a separate vehicle make. CheckMyVIN never claims options data it cannot verify against the NHTSA record.
Chrysler VIN decoder FAQ
Is the Chrysler VIN decoder free?
Yes — every Chrysler VIN lookup on CheckMyVIN is free, with no signup, no email gate, and no usage cap on individual users. Data comes from the public NHTSA VPIC API. The optional "full vehicle history report" link at the bottom of each report is an affiliate to a paid third-party history service; you can ignore it. Whether you search "Chrysler VIN decoder", "Chrysler VIN lookup", or "Chrysler VIN number decoder", this is the same free tool.
How do I read a Chrysler VIN (Pacifica, 300, Voyager)?
A Chrysler VIN is 17 characters: position 1 is the country (2 = Canada for the Pacifica/Voyager/300, 1 = USA for the discontinued 200), positions 2-3 are the Chrysler WMI (2C4 minivan, 2C3 the 300, 1C3 the 200), position 10 is the model year (L = 2020, see the year table on this page), and position 11 is the assembly plant. Enter the VIN above and CheckMyVIN reads every field via the official NHTSA database — it covers the Chrysler lineup including Pacifica, Voyager, 300, and the legacy 200, Sebring, Town & Country, and PT Cruiser.
Where is the VIN located on a Chrysler?
Three places on every modern Chrysler: the dash plate at the base of the windshield (visible from outside, driver side), the driver-door jamb certification sticker, and on the title / registration. On a classic Chrysler the VIN location and format differ — see the old-VIN question below.
How do I find my Chrysler engine from the VIN (Pentastar, HEMI, Hybrid)?
The engine appears in the VPIC fields CheckMyVIN reads — displacement, cylinder count, and configuration. Common Chrysler engines include the 3.6L Pentastar V6 (Pacifica, Voyager, 300), the 5.7L HEMI V8 (300C), and the Pacifica Hybrid plug-in powertrain. Enter the VIN above and read the Vehicle Specifications block. The VIN identifies the engine family; the build sheet holds the rest of the option detail.
Can I check Chrysler recalls with the VIN?
Yes. CheckMyVIN automatically queries the NHTSA recall API alongside the decode and shows every open campaign for the year/model/make combination. Worked examples — including a 2018 Pacifica front-axle halfshaft campaign and a 2018-2021 Chrysler 300 side-curtain-airbag campaign — appear on the /chrysler/recall page with the official NHTSA campaign numbers and links to the NHTSA recall portal so you can verify.
Is my Chrysler a "Mopar" vehicle?
No — the make is Chrysler. Mopar is Stellantis's service, parts, and accessories brand for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram; it is not a vehicle manufacturer, and a Chrysler title reads "Chrysler," not "Mopar." You may see Mopar referenced for genuine parts, the service portal, or accessory catalogs, and a Chrysler dealer uses the Mopar system to pull build and parts data from the VIN — but the VIN decodes to the Chrysler marque, which is what CheckMyVIN reports.
Can I get the Chrysler window sticker or build sheet by VIN?
The original window sticker (Monroney label) and full build sheet are not in the NHTSA VPIC data, so CheckMyVIN does not reproduce them. What the VIN does give you — engine, plant, model year, body class, drive type, and open recalls — appears free in the report above. For the original Monroney or the option list, a Chrysler dealer can print the build sheet from the VIN, and Stellantis maintains that data through the Mopar service portal.
Can you decode an old or classic Chrysler VIN (pre-1981 300 letter series, New Yorker)?
Only partially. Federal law standardized VINs at 17 characters in 1981; classic Chryslers — the 1955-1965 300 "letter series," the New Yorker, and the Imperial — used shorter VINs with a different structure (no standardized check digit, no global WMI registry), and NHTSA's VPIC database has limited coverage of them. CheckMyVIN will not invent fields it cannot verify. For a classic Chrysler, the body/fender data tag and marque registries (and clubs) are the authoritative decode sources. Be skeptical of any tool that claims to fully "decode" a pre-1981 Chrysler VIN.