VIN Decoder for 1987-1988 Wrangler YJs
YJ Wranglers the VIN can be found on the drivers side dash, drivers side door jam, under the radiator, and on the firewall near the ECU.
| Position | Interpretation | Code/Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| C = Chrysler | ||
| 3 | Vehicle Type | C = MPV |
| D = Incomplete Vehicle | ||
| 4 | Engine Type | C = 4.2L 6-cyl |
| H = 2.5L 4-cyl Throttle Body Injection | ||
| U = 2.5L 4-cyl Carburetor | ||
| 5 | Trans/Transfer Case | L = 5-spd Manual Floor Shifter (Part Time 4WD) |
| X = 4-spd Manual Floor Shifter (Part Time 4WD) | ||
| B = Auto w/ Floor Shifter (Part Time 4WD) | ||
| E = Auto Column Shifter (Part Time 4WD) | ||
| J = Auto Column Shifter (Full Time 4WD) | ||
| A = Auto Column Shifter (2WD) | ||
| 6-7 | Body Style | 81 = Wrangler |
| 8 | Weight Rating | J or M = 3001-4000lbs |
| 1 or 2 = 4001-5000lbs | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | Manufacturer Assigned |
| 10 | Model Year | H = 1987 |
| J = 1988 | ||
| 11 | Assembly Plant | J = Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
| L = Toledo, Ohio Plant #1 | ||
| P = Toledo, Ohio Plant #2 | ||
| T = Toledo, Ohio | ||
| 12-17 | Sequential Serial Number | Six Digit Number |
VIN Decoder for 1989-1995 Wrangler YJs
| Position | Interpretation | Code/Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| C = Chrysler | ||
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 3 = MPV |
| 6 = Incomplete Vehicle | ||
| 7 = Truck | ||
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | E = 3001-4000lbs |
| F = 4001-5000lbs | ||
| G = 5001-6000lbs | ||
| H = 6001-7000lbs | ||
| 5 | Model | Y = Wrangler |
| 6 | Trim Level | 1 = S |
| 2 = Base | ||
| 4 = Sahara | ||
| 5 = Laredo | ||
| 6 = Renegade | ||
| 7 | Body Style | 9 = 2 Door Open Body |
| 8 | Engine | E = 2.5L |
| L = 4.0L | ||
| (1989) M = 4.2L | ||
| (1991-1995) S = 4.0L | ||
| (1990) T = 4.2L | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | Manufactuer Assigned |
| 10 | Model Year | K = 1989 |
| L = 1990 | ||
| M = 1991 | ||
| N = 1992 | ||
| P = 1993 | ||
| R = 1994 | ||
| 11 | Assembly Plant | J = Brampton, Ontario |
| L = Toledo, Ohio Plant #1 | ||
| P = Toledo, Ohio Plant #2 | ||
| T = Toledo, Ohio | ||
| 12-17 | Sequential Serial Number | Six Digit Number |
VIN Decoder for 1997-2006 Wrangler TJs
TJs have the VIN on a plate on the drivers side dash, sticker on drivers side door frame near hinges, stamped into the frame, plate on floor between drivers side seat and door.
| Position | Interpretation | Code/Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| C = Chrysler | ||
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4 = MPV |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | E = 3001-4000lbs |
| F = 4001-5000lbs | ||
| 5 | Vehicle Line | Y = Wrangler 4x4 |
| A = Wrangler 4x4 (Left Hand Drive) | ||
| 4 = Wrangler 4x4 (Right Hand Drive) | ||
| 6 | Series | (1997-200) 1 = Sport |
| (1997-2003) 2 = SE | ||
| (1997-2000) 4 = Sahara | ||
| (2001-2003) 4 = Sport | ||
| (2001-2003) 5 = Sahara | ||
| (2002-2003) 3 = X | ||
| (2003) 6 = Rubicon | ||
| 7 | Body Style | 9 = Open Body |
| 8 | Engine | H = 2.5L Leaded Gas |
| P = 2.5L Unleaded | ||
| S = 4.0L Unleaded | ||
| V = 4.0L Leaded | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 through 9 or X |
| 10 | Model Year | V = 1997 |
| W = 1998 | ||
| X = 1999 | ||
| Y = 2000 | ||
| 1 = 2001 | ||
| 2 = 2002 | ||
| 3 = 2003 | ||
| 11 | Assembly Plant | P = Toledo #2 |
| 12-17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | Six Digit Number |
VIN Decoder for 1987-1988 Wrangler YJs
JK owners the VIN can be easily found on the drivers side dash and door jam.
| Position | Interpretation | Code/Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| C = Chrysler | ||
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4 = MPV w/o side air bags |
| 8 = MPV w/ side air bags | ||
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 1 = 8001 - 9000 lbs |
| A, G, N, V = 4001 - 5000 lbs | ||
| B, H, P, X = 5001 - 6000 lbs | ||
| C, J, R, Y = 6001 - 7000 lbs | ||
| D, K, S, Z = 7001 - 8000 lbs | ||
| E, L, T = 8001 - 9000 lbs | ||
| 5 | Vehicle Line | A = Wrangler Left Hand Drive (4x4) |
| B = Wrangler Left Hand Drive (4x2) | ||
| E = Wrangler Right Drive (4x4) Export | ||
| Z = Wrangler Right Hand Drive (4x4) US mail & Canada | ||
| J = Unlimited | ||
| 6 | Series & Trans | 2 = Sport or base model |
| 3 = Unlimited or Sport Unlimited | ||
| 5 = Sahara or Sahara Unlimited | ||
| 6 = Rubicon or Rubicon Extended | ||
| B = 4-spd automatic VLP - Sales Code (DGV) | ||
| C = 6-spd Manual - Sales Code (DEH) | ||
| E = 5-spd automatic - Sales Code (DGQ) | ||
| W = 5-spd Auto (Rubicon) | ||
| 7 | Body Style | 4, D = Open Body (JK 72) |
| 9, H = Extended Open Body (JK 74) | ||
| 8 | Engine | 1 = 3.8L V6 |
| 5 = 2.8L 4-cyl Diesel | ||
| 9 = 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo Diesel | ||
| G = 3.6L | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 through 9, or X |
| 10 | Model Year | 7 = 2007 |
| 8 = 2008 | ||
| 9 = 2009 | ||
| A = 2010 | ||
| B = 2011 | ||
| C = 2012 | ||
| D = 2013 | ||
| E = 2014 | ||
| F = 2015 | ||
| G = 2016 | ||
| H = 2017 | ||
| J = 2018 | ||
| 11 | Assembly Plant | L = Toledo, Ohio South Assembly |
| W = Toledo, Ohio North Assembly | ||
| 12-17 | Sequential Serial Number | Six Digit Number |
2018 JL Wrangler - VIN Positions 5, 6, & 7
| 4WD | Body Type | Position | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| JXA | 2 Door Open Body | Left Hand Drive | Sport |
| JXB | Sahara | ||
| JXC | Rubicon | ||
| JXD | 4 Door Open Body | Unlimited Sport | |
| JXE | Unlimited Sahara | ||
| JXF | Unlimited Rubicon | ||
| JXG | 2 Door Open Body | Right Hand Drive | Sport |
| JXH | Sahara | ||
| JXJ | Rubicon | ||
| JXK | 4 Door Open Body | Unlimited Sport | |
| JXL | Unlimited Sahara | ||
| JXM | Unlimited Rubicon |