Vehicle Identification Number: Description
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. See Fig 1. Refer to VIN Code Decoding Chart.
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.
VIN CODE DECODING
| POSITION | INTERPRETATION | CODE = DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = Manufactured by DaimlerChrysler Corporation |
| 2 | Make | B = Dodge |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 3 = Passenger Car |
| 4 | Restraint System | D = Restraint System With Out Air Bags Sales Code (CGJ) (Mexico) |
| H = Restraint System Air Bags Front Next Generation Multi Stage Sales Code (CG1) With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) | ||
| J = Restraint System Air Bags Front Next Generation Multi Stage Sales Code (CG1) Without Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) or (CJ4) | ||
| J = Restraint System Air Bags Front Next Generation Multi Stage Sales Code (CG) With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) or (CJ4) "PM" Family Only, Built prior to February 10, 2006 | ||
| 5 | Vehicle Line | B = Caliber (FWD) (LHD U.S. Canada, Mexico , BUX |
| E = Caliber (AWD) (LHD) U.S. Canada, Mexico | ||
| 3 = Caliber (FWD) (RHD) BUX | ||
| 6 | Series | 2 = L (Low Line) |
| 4 = H (High Line) | ||
| 6 = S (Sport) | ||
| 7 = X (Special) | ||
| C = 6 Speed Manual Heavy Duty, Sales Code (DEF) | ||
| C = 6 Speed Manual, Sales Code (DEK) | ||
| G = Continuously Variable, Sales Code (DAV) | ||
| N = 5 Speed Manual, Sales Code (DD7) | ||
| 7 | Body Style | 8 = PM 49 4dr Hatchback |
| 8 | Engine | A = 2.0L I4 CYL 16V DOHC Diesel Sales Code (ECD ) |
| B = 2.0L I4 CYL 16V DOHC Dual VVT Gasoline Sales Code (ECN ) | ||
| C = 1.8L I4 CYL 16V DOHC Dual VVT Gasoline Sales Code (EBA ) | ||
| F = 2.4L I4 CYL 16V DOHC Turbo Gasoline Sales Code (ED4) | ||
| K = 2.4L I4 CYL 16V Dual VVT Gasoline Sales Code (ED3) | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 Thru 9 or X. |
| 10 | Model Year | 7 = Model Year 2007 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | D = Belvedere Assembly |
| 12 Though 17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | 6 digit number assigned by assembly plant. |
| 1 - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
| 2 - Instrument Panel |