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Dodge VIN Check: What is a Dodge VIN?

Dodge Brothers started as an auto parts manufacturer before building their first complete car in 1914. Chrysler bought the company in 1928, placing it between their Chrysler and Plymouth divisions. While Dodge was a major player in the muscle car era, the brand's biggest impact came in 1984. That year saw the release of the Caravan, the first minivan. The brand regained its performance credentials in 1992 with the release of the Viper, a V10-powered sports car that could go toe-to-toe with the world's best super cars. In 2011, Dodge's trucks were spun off to form the RAM division. Today, Dodge is best known for their retro Hemi-powered Charger and Challenger muscle cars.

Whether you're looking for a family hauler or your dream car, EpicVIN can help you pick your next vehicle. We have the VIN decoder Dodge buyers depend on for accurate factory information. This tool can decode this factory-issued ID, telling you exactly how the vehicle was configured. If you want to reduce your risk of buying a lemon, order a VIN report. This collects information from government and corporate databases, giving you insight into the vehicle's history.

Since 1981, all automakers operating in the U.S. have been required to issue a standardized Vehicle Identification Number on their vehicles. The VIN uses 17 digits that describe where the vehicle was built, and includes information about the model, engine and equipment. If you're shopping for a new vehicle, you can use our Dodge VIN number lookup to decode this information. This is useful for seeing if factory data matches the seller's description.

Our Dodge VIN decoder is just one of the services we offer. We've built our search tools to work with a range of vehicles and brands, so you can use our site to run a heavy duty truck, ATV or motorcycle VIN check. We also offer license plate lookup, which references public databases to find the VIN number connected to the plate. From there, you can get the same results as a Dodge VIN check.

List of Dodge Models

Dodge VIN Number Lookup

What do you get when you use our Dodge VIN lookup? This code is issued at the factory, and placed on the vehicle in areas that are unlikely to be replaced or modified. This creates a permanent record of its build history. Our decoder tells you exactly what each character means, so you know how the car was originally equipped. This is useful for verifying seller information, especially for unique models, like the high performance versions of the Dodge Viper.

Once you've narrowed down your choices, get some peace of mind by ordering a VIN report. Our site goes through vehicle records from insurance companies and government agencies, building a history of the vehicle. This includes vehicle owner lookup, insurance claims, accident reports, theft reports, and title changes. This information can help you avoid cars with hidden damage, and vehicles that have legal issues that make them hard to tag.

Where to Search for the VIN?

Where do you get the VIN for a DMV VIN check? Since this number is unique to the vehicle, it's printed on most official documents, including titles, insurance policies, registrations, inspections and some service receipts. It's also printed or stamped on several locations on the car itself. Here are the most common places you'll find the VIN on a Dodge:

  • Look through the windshield at the dashboard. Next to the driver's side A pillar, you should see a small metal plate with the VIN stamped into it. This plate is recessed on many of Dodge's trucks, so you may need a flashlight to read it.
  • Open the driver's door and look at the B pillar, just below the door latch. You should see a white sticker with information on the vehicle. The VIN is above and to the left of a bar code.
  • Look under the front passenger's seat. You should see a small flap of carpet between the seat rails. Lift up this flap, and you'll see the VIN stamped into the floor pan.
  • Look under the hood. Older Dodge trucks often have a metal tag with the VIN attached to the radiator support. Some vehicles also have a plate or sticker on one of the strut towers.
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Comprehensive VIN Decoder Guide

What can you learn about a Dodge when you look up the VIN? Here's the information stored in each digit of this code.

First digit: Country of Origin

Numbers 1-5 are used on vehicles built in North America, which includes most Dodges.

Second digit: Manufacturer

Dodges built in Jeep plants credit Jeep as the manufacturer.

BDodge
JJeep

Third digit: Brand Division

Dodge divides brand divisions into vehicle types.

4Passenger vehicles
5Bus
6Chassis cab
7Truck

Fourth digit: Safety Equipment

ANew Generation front and side airbags
BActive safety seat belts
DSeat belts only
EDriver and front passenger airbags
JFront multi-stage airbags
HMulti-stage front airbags and side airbags
KImproved multistage airbags
LImproved multistage airbags and side airbags

Fifth digit: Model

These are the codes used for Dodge's most popular models:

ACharger or RAM 4x2
BCaliber or Durango 4x4
DIntrepid or Durango 4×2
ECaliber AWD
EDakota 4×2
GJourney
LStratus or RAM Heavy Duty 4×2
NRAM chassis cab 4×2
PCaravan and Grand Caravan
RRAM Heavy Duty 4×2
S or XRAM Heavy Duty 4×4
URAM 4×4
VMagnum
WDakota 4x4
ZMagnum or Viper

Sixth digit: Trim Level

1Economy
2Low Line
3Medium
4Police package (Intrepid only,) High Line, LX, LXi, SE, SE Plus, or SXT
5Premium
6Sport
7X (Special)

Seventh digit: Body type

3, 6Sedan
5Convertible
75 door
85 door hatchback
9Coupe

Eighth digit: Engine

These are codes for Dodge's most popular engines.

B2.0L DOHC Dual VVT four cylinder
H5.7l HEMI V8
R2.7l DOHC V6
T2.7l DOHV V6 Flex Fuel
W6.1L HEMI SRT V8
Z8.3L V10

Ninth digit: Check digit

This digit is chosen based on other characters in the VIN. This helps identify data entry errors.

Tenth digit: Model Year

This digit is standard across VINs from all brands. It alternates between letters and numbers, with numbers last used in the 2000s. A 2022 model uses the character “N” for this digit.

Eleventh digit: Assembly plant

AAuburn Hills
FNewark
GSaltillo, Mexico
JSt Louis North
KPillette, Ontario, Canada
MLago Alberto, Mexico
SDodge City
DBelvidere
HBrampton
NSterling Heights
TToluca, Mexico
VConner Avenue

Remaining digits: Serial Number

The last 6 digits of the VIN are used for the vehicle serial number. Serial numbers themselves are not unique, but you will never see two vehicles with the same VIN.

Dodge VIN Samples

Want to see what kind of information you get by using EpicVIN's VIN check? Here are some example VINs:

  • 1C3BDEDZ5HV500001 – 2017 Viper 8.4l V10
  • 3C4PDCBG9CT387010 - 2012 Journey 3.6l V6
  • 2C3CDXAT9EH172621 – 2014 Charger 5.7l V8
  • 1990 DODGE Spirit

    1990 DODGE Spirit

    VIN 1B3XA7632LF900021
    Listed for sale on:
    02/17/2014
    Price:
    $2,191
    Odometer:
    174,543 km
  • 1995 DODGE Spirit

    1995 DODGE Spirit

    VIN 1B3AA4636SF515774
    Listed for sale on:
    06/04/2008
    Price:
    $0
    Odometer:
    160,643 km
  • 1991 DODGE Spirit

    1991 DODGE Spirit

    VIN 3B3XA66A0MT579080
    Listed for sale on:
    01/06/2020
    Price:
    $5,500
    Odometer:
    100,358 km
  • 1994 DODGE Spirit

    1994 DODGE Spirit

    VIN 1B3AA4634RF150554
    Listed for sale on:
    07/20/2017
    Price:
    $0
    Odometer:
    183,523 km
  • 1995 DODGE Spirit

    1995 DODGE Spirit

    VIN 3B3AA46K4ST556997
    Listed for sale on:
    12/17/2010
    Price:
    $781
    Odometer:
    219,686 km
  • 1994 DODGE Spirit

    1994 DODGE Spirit

    VIN 3B3AA463XRT301435
    Listed for sale on:
    04/13/2019
    Price:
    $2,150
    Odometer:
    194,098 km
  • 1995 DODGE Spirit

    1995 DODGE Spirit

    VIN 3B3AA4631ST500525
    Listed for sale on:
    07/31/2019
    Price:
    $0
    Odometer:
    0 km
  • 1994 DODGE Spirit

    1994 DODGE Spirit

    VIN 1B3XA46K1RF280860
    Listed for sale on:
    10/15/2007
    Price:
    $0
    Odometer:
    187,971 km
  • 1991 DODGE Spirit

    1991 DODGE Spirit

    VIN 1B3XA46KXMF591440
    Listed for sale on:
    06/23/2008
    Price:
    $0
    Odometer:
    263,488 km
  • 1989 DODGE Spirit

    1989 DODGE Spirit

    VIN 1B3BA46K8KF427904
    Listed for sale on:
    02/10/2012
    Price:
    $375
    Odometer:
    217,613 km
  • 1989 DODGE Spirit

    1989 DODGE Spirit

    VIN 1B3BA46K1KF534728
    Listed for sale on:
    07/09/2013
    Price:
    $621
    Odometer:
    179,998 km
  • 1991 DODGE Spirit

    1991 DODGE Spirit

    VIN 1B3XA46K6MF613384
    Listed for sale on:
    09/08/2017
    Price:
    $0
    Odometer:
    246,356 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Locations vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. However, there are three places you can find the code on most vehicles:

- Look through the windshield at the dashboard. On the driver’s side, you should see a small metal plate with the number stamped into it.
- Open the driver’s door. Look at the front and side of the door pillar for an I.D. sticker. It usually has the manufacturer’s logo on it. The code should be on this sticker.
- Open the hood. You may see a sticker on the firewall or near the passenger’s side strut tower. Some cars have the number engraved in one of these areas.

Since this number is used to identify the vehicle on official documents, you can also find it on the title, the window sticker, and on insurance policies.

We also decode numbers for RVs, heavy-duty trucks and motorcycles. If you need to decode an RV number, make sure it’s the one issued by the chassis manufacturer, not the RV outfitter.

No. Canadian and Mexican cars usually use the same format. Other countries use their own formats.

It’s up to the manufacturer to determine what they want to include for some parts of the number. For example, some companies don’t include information about transmissions or trim levels.

Usually, no. A few manufacturers stamp the code into the engine. If the VINs on the engine and car match, then it’s the original engine. On most vehicles, there isn’t anything that ties an engine to a specific vehicle. At most, looking up the vehicle on our website will tell you if a different type of engine was installed. For example, if someone swaps a V8 into a Ford Mustang, our site will tell you it originally came with a V6.

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