Free Mitsubishi VIN Decoder & Lookup

List of Mitsubishi Models

• 3000 GT
• Eclipse
• ECLIPSE CROSS
• Eclipse Spyder
• Endeavor
• Galant
• i-MiEV
• Lancer
• Lancer Evolution
• Lancer SportBack
• Mighty Max
• Mirage
• Mirage G4
• Montero
• Montero Sport
• Outlander
• Outlander Sport
• Raider
• RVR
• Truck
• Van

Mitsubishi VIN Number Lookup

Why should you use our Mitsubishi VIN decoder? Since the VIN is with the vehicle from the point it rolls off of the assembly line, it gives you a record of how the vehicle was built. This helps you verify the information in sales listings is correct, so you only look at vehicles you want to buy. This can be as simple as avoiding a simple error, or an attempt to make a regular model seem more exotic and desirable. For example, with 3000GT VR4 prices quickly rising, it's tempting to make a lesser model look like this AWD, four wheel steering-equipped sports car.

Our site works with more than just Mitsubishi's cars. We also offer DMV VIN check tools for heavy duty trucks, including Mitsubishi Fuso commercial vehicles. Looking for something a little more fun? Our tools also let you run an RV, ATV or motorcycle VIN check on any brand of vehicle.

Where to Search for the VIN?

Where do you find this number to use our Mitsubishi VIN lookup? There are several places you can check:

• Look at the dashboard from outside the vehicle. Between the driver's side A pillar and the wiper cowl, you should see a small metal plate or sticker with the VIN.
• Open the driver's door. You should see a sticker on the B pillar below the door latch, or on the door between the hinges. Some trucks also have a sticker on the bottom of the door, directly below the door card. This sticker is only visible when the door is open.
• On Fuso trucks, flip the driver's seat forward. You should see a VIN sticker on the back of the cab.
• Check service receipts, inspection receipts, insurance cards and the title. The VIN is usually printed somewhere on these documents to identify the vehicle.

Still having trouble finding the VIN? Don't forget we also offer license plate lookup. It can decode the VIN currently registered to the plate number.

Comprehensive VIN Decoder Guide

What information is encoded in the VIN number? Here's a breakdown for each position in this 17 digit code.

Position 1: Country of Manufacture

Position 2: Manufacturer

While most Mitsubishis use “M” for this position, many other characters are used for different manufacturing locations within the company.

Position 3: Brand Division

Like position 2, this varies depending on which plant built the vehicle.

Position 4: Safety Equipment

This focuses mostly on crash protection equipment. Here are a few examples:

A: Driver and passenger airbags

B: Active safety belt (up to 1992 model year) or driver airbag (1993 and later)

C: Seat belts only

Position 5: Model

Position 6: Trim

Trim designations vary, but GL trim cars usually use the Deluxe VIN code, while GLS trim cars use the Super Deluxe code.

Position 7: Body Style

Position 8: Engine Displacement

Position 9: Check Sum

This position is used for error correction. The character used in this position is chosen using a mathematical formula. Data entry systems for government and insurance records use this formula to check this character against other characters in the VIN. If they don't match up, something was typed in wrong.

Position 10: Model Year

Model year codes are standard across all vehicles, no matter the make. It alternates between 21 letters and numbers 1-9. 2023 models use “P” for this position.

Position 11: Assembly Plant

While other brands are consistent with their plant codes, Mitsubishi's codes have changed several times over the years. Fortunately, our VIN decoder can figure out which factory the vehicle was built at.

Position 12 to 17: Serial Number

Serial numbers aren't unique to the vehicle, but you will never find two vehicles with an entirely identical VIN number.