Free VIN Decoder – Check VIN Number – VIN Lookup For Decoding Your Jeep Truck Car History – Auto – Vehicle Identification Number

Look up vehicle identification numbers for all car makes and vehicle models, by year, from Jeep. Decode VIN number information on the following makes and models:Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Comanche, Jeep Commander, Jeep Compass, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Scrambler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Wrangler

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What is a VIN Number?

A VIN number is a 17 character alpha/numeric serial number unique to each vehicle, by manufacturer, make, model and year. Each character in the VIN number can be decoded to determine where the car was built, what year, which automotive features are included and more. Together, all the VIN numbers create a history about your Jeep.

Where To Find The Vehicle Identification Number Tag
How to use this vehicle identification number information to decode your Jeep VIN number: First, either find your VIN number on your vehicle registration or car title or in vehicle maintenance records from your dealer. Additionally, you can find the VIN at various locations on your car. Frequently you can find your VIN number in one of the following locations: on the driver’s side door jam (sometimes on the passenger’s side), under the windshield on the driver’s side, near the firewall of the vehicle or on the steering column. Other places to search for a vehicle identification number include various locations under the hood of your car.

Learn how to find a VIN number on your car.

Now that you found your VIN Jeep number, you can start to decode your car, truck or automobile. The first character The first character indicates the country where the vehicle was manufactured. The United States has a VIN code of 1 or 4, while countries such as Japan (J) are designated with letters. To decode your VIN number, simply match your VIN characters to the chart below. Search first to find the model year for your car, then, in order to check VIN number to determine your car history details, match the corresponding position of your vehicle ID number to each of the fields below.

1974 JEEP
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
J
Jeep
2nd Position – MODEL YEAR
4
1974
3rd Position – PLANT/TRANSMISSION/DRIVE
A
Toledo – Auto – LHD
F
Toledo – 3 Spd – LHD
G
Toledo – 3 Spd – RHD
M
Toledo – 4 Spd – LHD
N
Toledo – 4 Spd – RHD
4th & 5th Positions – SERIES
14
Wagoneer
15
Custom Wagoneer
16
Cherokee
17
Cherokee “S”
25
Pickup – J10 (119” WB)
45
Pickup – J10 (131” WB)
46
Pickup – J20 (131” WB)
83
CJ5 (84” WB)
84
CJ6 (104” WB)
6th Position – BODY TYPE
F
Full Cab
H
Half Cab
1
Pickup (Thriftside)
2
Pickup (Townside)
4
Station Wagon (4 Door)
5
Open Body
6
Pickup (Cab & Chassis)
7
Station Wagon (2 Door)
8
Stripped Chassis
7th Position – GVW
C
5,600 (Wagon, Pickup – J10)
E
6,000 (Wagon)
K
7,200 (Pickup – J20)
M
6,500 (Pickup – J20)
P
4,200 (CJ6)
R
4,750 (CJ6)
S
4,500 (CJ5)
T
3,750 (CJ5)
V
3,900 (CJ6)
W
5,200 (Pickup – J10)
Z
8,000 (Pickup – J20)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-258
1BC
E
6-232
1BC
H
8-304
2BC
N
8-360
2BC
P
8-360
4BC
Z
8-401
4BC
9th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
6 DIGIT SEQUENCE NUMBER
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
J
Jeep
2nd Position – MODEL YEAR
4
1974
3rd Position – PLANT/TRANSMISSION/DRIVE
A
Toledo – Auto – LHD
F
Toledo – 3 Spd – LHD
G
Toledo – 3 Spd – RHD
M
Toledo – 4 Spd – LHD
N
Toledo – 4 Spd – RHD
4th & 5th Positions – SERIES
14
Wagoneer
15
Custom Wagoneer
16
Cherokee
17
Custom “S” Cherokee
25
Pickup – J10 (119” WB)
45
Pickup – J10 (131” WB)
46
Pickup – J20 (131” WB)
6th Position – BODY TYPE
F
Full Cab
H
Half Cab
1
Pickup (Thriftside)
2
Pickup (Townside)
4
Station Wagon (4 Door)
5
Open Body
6
Pickup (Cab & Chassis)
7
Station Wagon (2 Door)
8
Stripped Chassis
7th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-258
1BC
E
6-232
1BC
H
8-304
2BC
N
8-360
2BC
P
8-360
4BC
Z
8-401
4BC
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1975 JEEP
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
J
Jeep
2nd Position – MODEL YEAR
5
1975
3rd Position – PLANT/TRANSMISSION/DRIVE
A
Toledo – Auto – LHD
F
Toledo – Auto – LHD
G
Toledo – 3 Spd – RHD
M
Toledo – 4 Spd – LHD
N
Toledo – 4 Spd – RHD
4th & 5th Positions – SERIES
14
Wagoneer
15
Custom Wagoneer
16
Cherokee
17
Custom “S” Cherokee
25
Pickup – J10 (119” WB)
45
Pickup – J10 (131” WB)
46
Pickup – J20 (131” WB)
83
CJ5 (84” WB)
84
CJ6 (104” WB)
6th Position – GVW
A
3,750 (CJ5)
B
4,000 (CJ6)
C
4,500 (CJ5)
D
4,750 (CJ6)
M
6,025 (Wagon, Pickup – J10)
N
6,500 (Pickup – J20)
R
7,200 (Pickup – J20)
X
8,000 (Pickup – J20)
7th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-258
1BC
E
6-232
1BC
H
8-304
2BC
N
8-360
2BC
P
8-360
4BC
Z
8-401
4BC
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1976 JEEP
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
J
Jeep
2nd Position – MODEL YEAR
6
1976
3rd Position – PLANT/TRANSMISSION/DRIVE
A
Toledo – Auto – LHD
F
Toledo – 3 Spd – LHD
G
Toledo – 3 Spd – RHD
M
Toledo – 4 Spd – LHD
4th & 5th Positions – SERIES
14
Wagoneer
15
Custom Wagoneer
16
Cherokee
17
Custom “S” Cherokee
25
Pickup – J10 (119” WB)
45
Pickup – J10 (131” WB)
46
Pickup – J20 (131” WB)
83
CJ5 (84” WB)
84
CJ6 (104” WB)
93
CJ7 (94” WB)
6th Position – GVW
A
3,750 (CJ5, CJ6, CJ7)
E
4,150 (CJ5, CJ6, CJ7)
M
6,025 (Wagon, Pickup – J10)
N
6,500 (Pickup – J20)
R
7,200 (Pickup – J20)
X
8,000 (Pickup – J20)
7th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-258
1BC
E
6-232
1BC
H
8-304
2BC
N
8-360
2BC
P
8-360
4BC
Z
8-401
4BC
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1977-78 JEEP
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
J
Jeep
2nd Position – MODEL YEAR
7
1977
8
1978
3rd Position – PLANT/TRANSMISSION/DRIVE
A
Toledo – Auto – LHD
B
Toledo – Auto – RHD
F
Toledo – 3 Spd – LHD
G
Toledo – 3 Spd – RHD
M
Toledo – 4 Spd – LHD
N
Toledo – 4 Spd – RHD
4th & 5th Positions – SERIES
15
Custom Wagoneer
16
Cherokee
17
Cherokee Chief (2 Door Wide Track & “S”
Custom)
18
Cherokee (4 Door)
25
Pickup – J10 (119” WB)
45
Pickup – J10 (131” WB)
46
Pickup – J20 (131” WB)
83
CJ5 (84” WB)
93
CJ7 (94” WB)
6th Position – GVW
A
3,750
(CJ5, CJ7)
E
4,150
(CJ5, CJ7)
M
6,025
(Wagon, Pickup – J10)
N
6,200
(Wagon, Pickup – J10)
P
6,800
(Pickup – J20)
S
7,600
(Pickup – J20)
Y
8,400
(Pickup – J20)
7th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-258
1BC
C
6-258
2BC
E
6-232
1BC
H
8-304
2BC
N
8-360
2BC
P
8-360
4BC
Z
8-401
4BC
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1979 JEEP
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
J
Jeep
2nd Position – MODEL YEAR
9
1979
3rd Position – PLANT/TRANSMISSION/DRIVE
A
Toledo – Auto – LHD
B
Toledo – Auto – RHD
F
Toledo – 3 Spd – LHD
G
Toledo – 3 Spd – RHD
M
Toledo – 4 Spd – LHD
N
Toledo – 4 Spd – RHD
4th & 5th Positions – SERIES
15
Custom Wagoneer
16
Cherokee (2 Door)
17
Cherokee Chief (2 Door Wide Track)
18
Cherokee (4 Door)
25
Pickup – J10 (119” WB)
45
Pickup – J10 (131” WB)
46
Pickup – J20 (131” WB)
83
CJ5 (84” WB)
93
CJ7 (94” WB)
1979 JEEP (Cont.)
6th Position – GVW
A
3,750
(CJ5, CJ7)
E
4,150
(CJ5, CJ7)
N
6,200
(Wagon, Pickup – J10)
P
6,800
(Pickup – J20)
S
7,600
(Pickup – J20)
Y
8,400
(Pickup – J20)
7th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-258
1BC
B
4-151
2BC
C
6-258
2BC
H
8-304
2BC
N
8-360
2BC
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1980 JEEP
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
J
Jeep
2nd Position – MODEL YEAR
0
1980
3rd Position – TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE
D
Auto – Part Time 4WD
E
Auto – Full Time 4WD
M
4 Spd – Part Time 4WD
4th & 5th Positions – SERIES
15
Custom Wagoneer
16
Cherokee (2 Door)
17
Cherokee (2 Door Wide Track)
18
Cherokee (4 Door)
25
Pickup – J10 (119” WB)
45
Pickup – J10 (131” WB)
46
Pickup – J20 (131” WB)
83
CJ5 (84” WB)
93
CJ7 (94” WB)
6th Position – GVW
A
3,750
(CJ5, CJ7)
E
4,150
(CJ5, CJ7)
N
6,200
(Wagon, Pickup – J10)
P
6,800
(Pickup – J20)
S
7,600
(Pickup – J20)
Y
8,400
(Pickup – J20)
7th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-258 (4.2)
1BC
B
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
C
6-258 (4.2)
2BC
H
8-304 (5.0)
2BC
N
8-360 (5.9)
2BC
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1981-83 JEEP
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
US
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
B
AMC Canada
J
Jeep
3rd Position – TYPE
C
Multipurpose Vehicle
D
Incomplete Vehicle
T
Truck
4th Position – ENGINE TYPE
B
4-151 (2.5)
2BC (GM Built)
C
6-258 (4.2)
2BC
H
8-304 (5.0)
2BC
N
8-360 (5.9)
2BC
U
4-150 (2.5)
1BC (AMC Built)
5th Position – TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE
A
Auto Column Shift – Full Time 4X4
B
Auto Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
C
Auto Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
E
Auto Column Shift – Part Time 4X4
F
5 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
G
4 Spd Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
H
4 Spd Floor Shift – Part or Full Time 4X4
J
Auto Column Shift – Part or Full Time 4X4
K
Auto Floor Shift – Part or Full Time 4X4
L
5 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
M
4 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
N
5 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
P
5 Spd Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
W
5 Spd Floor Shift – 4X2
X
Part Time
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE/SERIES
15
Wagoneer
16
Cherokee (2 Door)
17
Cherokee (2 Door)
18
Cherokee (4 Door)
25
Pickup – J10 (119” WB)
26
Pickup – J10 (131” WB)
27
Pickup – J20 (131” WB)
85
CJ5 Open Body
87
CJ7 Open Body
88
CJ8 Open Body
8th Position – GVW
A
3,750 – 5,975 – 6,200
C
6,200
D
5,975 – 6,200
E
4,150
L
5,975
N
5,975 – 6,200
P
6,800
S
7,600
U
6,200
Y
8,400
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
B
1981
C
1982
D
1983
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1984-85 JEEP
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
US
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
B
AMC Canada
J
Jeep
3rd Position – TYPE
C
Multipurpose Vehicle
D
Incomplete Vehicle
T
Truck
4th Position – ENGINE TYPE
B
4-126
(2.1)
Turbo Diesel
C
6-258
(4.2)
2BC
N
8-360
(5.9)
2BC
U
4-150
(2.5)
1BC
W
6-173
(2.8)
2BC
5th Position – TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE
A
Auto Column Shift – Full Time 4X4
B
Auto Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
C
Auto Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
D
Auto Floor Shift – 4X2
E
Auto Column Shift – Part Time 4X4
F
5 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
G
4 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
H
4 Spd Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
J
Auto Column Shift – Full Time 4X4
K
Auto Floor Shift – Full or Part Time 4X4
L
5 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
M
4 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
N
5 Spd Floor Shift – Full or Part Time 4X4
P
5 Spd Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
S
4 Spd Floor Shift – 4X2
W
5 Spd Floor Shift – 4X2
X
4 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE/SERIES
15
Grand Wagoneer 4 Door (109” WB)
25
Pickup – J10 (119” WB)
26
Pickup – J10 (131” WB)
27
Pickup – J20 (131” WB)
73
Cherokee 2 Door (101” WB) 4X2
74
Cherokee 4 Door (101” WB) 4X2
75
Wagoneer 4 Door (101” WB) 4X4
77
Cherokee 2 Door (101” WB) 4X4
78
Cherokee 4 Door (101” WB) 4X4
87
CJ7 Open Body
88
CJ8 Open Body
8th Position – GVW AND/OR TRIM
A
3,750 – 5,975 – 6,200
C
6,200
D
5,975 – 6,200
E
4,150
L
5,975
N
5,975 – 6,200
P
6,800
S
7,600
U
6,200
Y
8,400
1
Cherokee “Base”
2
Cherokee “Pioneer”
3
Cherokee “Chief”
4
Cherokee “Laredo”
5
Wagoneer “Base”
6
Wagoneer “Limited”
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
E
1984
F
1985
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1986 JEEP
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
US
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
B
AMC Canada
J
Jeep
3rd Position – TYPE
C
Multipurpose Vehicle
D
Incomplete Vehicle
T
Truck
4th Position – ENGINE TYPE
B
4-126
(2.1)
Turbo Diesel
C
6-258
(4.2)
2BC
H
4-150
(2.5)
TBI
N
8-360
(5.9)
2BC
U
4-150
(2.5)
1BC
W
6-173
(2.8)
2BC
5th Position – TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE
A
Auto Column Shift – Full Time 4X4
B
Auto Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
C
Auto Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
D
Auto Floor Shift – 4X2
E
Auto Column Shift – Part Time 4X4
F
5 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
G
4 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
H
4 Spd Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
J
Auto Column Shift – Full Time 4X4
K
Auto Floor Shift – Full or Part Time 4X4
L
5 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
M
4 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
N
5 Spd Floor Shift – Full or Part Time 4X4
P
5 Spd Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
S
4 Spd Floor Shift – 4X2
W
5 Spd Floor Shift – 4X2
X
4 Spd Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE/SERIES
15
Grand Wagoneer 4 Door (109” WB)
25
Pickup – J10 (119” WB)
26
Pickup – J10 (131” WB)
27
Pickup – J20 (131” WB)
63
Pickup – Comanche 4X4 (6 Ft Bed)
64
Pickup – Comanche 4X2 (6 Ft Bed)
65
Pickup – Comanche 4X4 (7 Ft Bed)
66
Pickup – Comanche 4X2 (7 Ft Bed)
73
Cherokee 2 Door 4X2 (101” WB)
74
Cherokee 4 Door 4X2 (101” WB)
75
Wagoneer 4 Door 4X4 (101” WB)
77
Cherokee 2 Door 4X4 (101” WB)
78
Cherokee 4 Door 4X4 (101” WB)
87
CJ7 Open Body
1986 JEEP (Cont.)
8th Position – GVW AND/OR TRIM
A
3,750 – 5,975 – 6,200
C
6,200
D
5,975 – 6,200
E
4,150
F
Comanche “Custom” (Metric Ton)
G
Comanche “X” (Metric Ton)
H
Comanche “Sport” or “XL” (Metric Ton)
J
Comanche “XLS” (Metric Ton)
K
3,001 – 4,000 Cherokee “Base”
L
5,975
L
3,001 – 4,000 Cherokee “Pioneer”
M
3,001 – 4,000 Cherokee “Laredo”
N
5,975 – 6,200
P
6,800
S
7,600
U
6,200
Y
8,400
1
4,001 – 5,000 Cherokee “Base”
1
Comanche “Custom” (Std Payload)
2
4,001 – 5,000 Cherokee “Pioneer”
3
4,001 – 5,000 Cherokee “Chief”
4
4,001 – 5,000 Cherokee “Laredo”
5
Wagoneer “Base”
6
Wagoneer “Limited”
7
Comanche “X” (Std Payload)
8
Comanche “Sport” or “XL” (Std Payload)
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
G
1986
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1987 JEEP
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
US
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
B
AMC Canada
J
Jeep
3rd Position – TYPE
C
Multipurpose Vehicle
D
Incomplete Vehicle
T
Truck
4th Position – ENGINE TYPE
B
4-126
(2.1)
Turbo Diesel
C
6-258
(4.2)
2BC
H
4-150
(2.5)
TBI
M
6-242
(4.0)
EFI
N
8-360
(5.9)
2BC
5th Position – TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE
A
Auto (3 Spd) Column Shift – 4X2
B
Auto (3 Spd) – Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
C
Auto (3 Spd) – Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
D
Auto (3 Spd) – Floor Shift – 4X2
E
Auto (3 Spd) – Column Shift – Part Time 4X4
(NP207)
F
5 Spd – Floor Shift – 4X2
G
Auto (4 Spd) – Column Shift – 4X2
H
4 Spd – Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
J
Auto (3 Spd) – Column Shift – Full Time 4X4
L
5 Spd – Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4 (NP207)
M
4 Spd – Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4 (NP207)
N
5 Spd – Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
P
Auto (4 Spd) – Column Shift – Part Time 4X4
R
Auto (4 Spd) – Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
S
4 Spd – Floor Shift – 4X2
T
Auto (4 Spd) – Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
U
Auto (4 Spd) – Floor Shift – 4X2
V
5 Spd – Floor Shift – (NP231)
W
5 Spd – Floor Shift – 4X2
X
4 Spd – Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
Y
4 Spd – Floor Shift – (NP231)
Z
Auto – (NP231)
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE/SERIES
15
Grand Wagoneer 4 Door (109” WB)
25
Pickup – J10 (119” WB)
26
Pickup – J10 (131” WB)
27
Pickup – J20 (131” WB)
63
Pickup – Comanche 4X4 (6 Ft Bed)
64
Pickup – Comanche 4X2 (6 Ft Bed)
65
Pickup – Comanche 4X4 (7 Ft Bed)
66
Pickup – Comanche 4X2 (7 Ft Bed)
73
Cherokee 2 Door 4X2 (101” WB)
74
Cherokee 4 Door 4X2 (101” WB)
75
Wagoneer 4 Door 4X4 (101” WB)
77
Cherokee 2 Door 4X4 (101” WB)
78
Cherokee 4 Door 4X4 (101” WB)
81
Wrangler – YJS 2 Door (93” WB)
8th Position – GVW AND/OR TRIM
F
Comanche “Custom” (Metric Ton)
J
3,001 – 4,000 Cherokee “Base”
J
3,001 – 4,000 Wrangler “Base”
K
3,001 – 4,000 Cherokee “Pioneer”
K
3,001 – 4,000 Wrangler “Sport”
L
3,001 – 4,000 Cherokee “Laredo”
L
3,001 – 4,000 Wrangler “Laredo”
M
4,001 – 5,000 Wrangler (All Models)
N
5,001 – 6,000 Pickup – J10
N
5,001 – 6,000 Grand Wagoneer
P
Comanche “Pioneer” (Std Payload)
P
6,001 – 7,000 Pickup – J20
R
Comanche “Pioneer” (Metric Ton)
S
Comanche “Chief” (Std Payload)
S
7,001 – 8,000 Pickup – J20
T
Comanche “Laredo” (Std Payload)
U
Comanche “Laredo” (Metric Ton)
U
6,001 – 7,000 Pickup – J10
U
6,001 – 7,000 Grand Wagoneer
Y
8,001 – 9,000 Pickup – J20
1
4,001 – 5,000 Cherokee, Wagoneer “Base”
1
Comanche “Base” (Std Payload)
1
4,001 – 5,000 Wrangler “Base”
2
4,001 – 5,000 Cherokee “Pioneer”
3
4,001 – 5,000 Cherokee “Chief”
3
4,001 – 5,000 Wrangler “Sport”
4
4,001 – 5,000 Cherokee “Laredo”
4
4,001 – 5,000 Wagoneer “Limited”
4
4,001 – 5,000 Wrangler “Laredo”
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
H
1987
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1988-89 JEEP
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
US
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
J
Jeep
3rd Position – TYPE
C
Multipurpose Vehicle
D
Incomplete Vehicle
T
Truck
4th Position – ENGINE TYPE
C
6-258
(4.2)
2BC
H
4-150
(2.5)
TBI
M
6-242
(4.0)
EFI
N
8-360
(5.9)
2BC
5th Position – TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE
E
Auto (3 Spd) – Column Shift – Part Time 4X4
(NP207)
F
5 Spd – Floor Shift – 4X2
G
Auto (4 Spd) – Column Shift – 4X2
J
Auto (3 Spd) – Column Shift – Full Time 4X4
L
5 Spd – Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4 (NP207)
M
4 Spd – Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4 (NP207)
P
Auto (4 Spd) – Column Shift – Part Time 4X4
R
Auto (4 Spd) – Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
S
4 Spd – Floor Shift – 4X2
T
Auto (4 Spd) – Floor Shift – Full Time 4X4
U
Auto (4 Spd) – Floor Shift – 4X2
V
5 Spd – Floor Shift – (NP231)
W
5 Spd – Floor Shift – 4X2
X
4 Spd – Floor Shift – Part Time 4X4
Y
4 Spd – Floor Shift – (NP231)
Z
Auto – (NP231)
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE/SERIES
15
Grand Wagoneer 4 Door (109” WB)
63
Pickup – Comanche 4X4 (6 Ft Bed)
64
Pickup – Comanche 4X2 (6 Ft Bed)
65
Pickup – Comanche 4X4 (7 Ft Bed)
66
Pickup – Comanche 4X2 (7 Ft Bed)
73
Cherokee 2 Door 4X2 (101” WB)
74
Cherokee 4 Door 4X2 (101” WB)
75
Wagoneer 4 Door 4X4 (101” WB)
77
Cherokee 2 Door 4X4 (101” WB)
78
Cherokee 4 Door 4X4 (101” WB)
79
Cherokee 2 Door 4X4 (Commercial)
81
Wrangler – YJS 2 Door (93” WB)
82
Wrangler – YJL 2 Door (103” WB)
8th Position – GVW AND/OR TRIM
F
Comanche “Custom” (Metric Ton)
J
3,001 – 4,000 Cherokee “Base”
J
3,001 – 4,000 Wrangler “Base”
K
3,001 – 4,000 Cherokee “Pioneer”
K
3,001 – 4,000 Wrangler “Sport”
L
3,001 – 4,000 Cherokee “Laredo”
L
3,001 – 4,000 Wrangler “Laredo”
M
4,001 – 5,000 Wrangler (All Models)
N
5,001 – 6,000 Grand Wagoneer
P
Comanche “Pioneer” (Std Payload)
R
Comanche “Pioneer” (Metric Ton)
S
Comanche “Chief” (Std Payload)
T
Comanche “Laredo” (Std Payload)
U
Comanche “Laredo” (Metric Ton)
U
6,001 – 7,000 Grand Wagoneer
1
4,001 – 5,000 Cherokee, Wagoneer “Base”
1
Comanche “Base” (Std Payload)
1
4,001 – 5,000 Wrangler “Base”
2
4,001 – 5,000 Cherokee “Pioneer”
3
4,001 – 5,000 Cherokee “Chief”
3
4,001 – 5,000 Wrangler “Sport”
4
4,001 – 5,000 Cherokee “Laredo”
4
4,001 – 5,000 Wagoneer “Limited”
4
4,001 – 5,000 Wrangler “Laredo”
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
J
1988
K
1989
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1990 JEEP
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
US
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
B
Jeep Canada
J
Jeep U.S.A.
3rd Position – TYPE
4
MPV
7
Truck
6
Incomplete Vehicle
4th Position – GVWR
E
3001 – 4000 GVW
F
4001 – 5000 GVW
G
5001 – 6000 GVW
H
6001 – 7000 GVW
5th Position – LINE
J
Cherokee or Comanche – 4WD
N
Wagoneer – 4WD
T
Cherokee or Comanche – 2WD
S
Grand Wagoneer – 4WD
Y
Wrangler – 4WD
6th Position – SERIES
1
“S”
2
Base
3
Pioneer/Islander
4
Sahara
5
Laredo/Grand
6
Eliminator
7
Limited
7th Position – BODY
6
Truck
7
2 Door Sport Utility
8
4 Door Sport Utility
9
Open Body

VIN Decoder Abbreviations
Here are handy VIN abbreviations. In example, a 2dr, 4WD, conv, LE would convert to a two door, 4 wheel drive, convertible, limited edition. Some of the most common abbreviations: 2 Dr = Two Door | 4 Dr = 4 Door | 4WD = 4 Four Wheel Drive | AB = Air Bag | AT = Automatic Transmission | Auto = Automatic | AWD = All Wheel Drive | Cyl = Cylinder | Conv = Convertible | Cpe = Coupe | Dr = Door or Drive | FWD = Front Wheel Drive | HB = Hatchback | HP = Horsepower | HT = Hard Top | L = Litre | LE = Limited Edition | LWB = Long Wheel Base | MPH = Miles Per Hour | PU or P/U = Pickup | RWD = Rear Wheel Drive | SE = Special Edition | Sed = Sedan | Spd = Speed | Spt = Sport | ST = Standard Transmission | Std = Standard | w/ = with | w/o = with out