Chrysler Pacifica VIN Decoder

Decode any Chrysler Pacifica VIN free in under three seconds. Type the 17-character VIN into the decoder above and pull the model year, body type, engine, trim, drivetrain, plant of origin, and any open NHTSA recalls, including the battery fire campaigns that have hit the Pacifica Hybrid.

There have been two completely different vehicles called “Chrysler Pacifica,” and this page covers both. Below: the WMI codes each one carries, a position-by-position guide to the VIN, a complete model-year character table, and where the VIN is stamped on the vehicle.

About the Chrysler Pacifica

“Chrysler Pacifica” has named two unrelated vehicles built nine years apart, and VIN searches for the name land on either one:

Vehicle	Years	Body type	Internal series code	Built at
Pacifica (1st use)	2004-2008	Crossover / 5-door wagon (unibody, three-row)	CS	Windsor Assembly, Ontario, Canada
Pacifica (2nd use)	2017-present	Minivan, replaced the Town & Country	RU	Windsor Assembly, Ontario, Canada
Pacifica Hybrid	2017-present	Plug-in hybrid minivan (same RU body, PHEV powertrain)	RU	Windsor Assembly, Ontario, Canada

The first Pacifica (2004-2008) was Chrysler’s early car-based crossover, sitting between a minivan and an SUV with standard third-row seating and, later, all-wheel drive. Chrysler discontinued it after 2008, and no vehicle wore the Pacifica name again until 2017.

The current Pacifica is a conventional minivan that replaced the Chrysler Town & Country outright. It shares its RU platform with the Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Voyager (a fleet-only sibling sold 2020-2023) and, unlike the original crossover, offers a plug-in hybrid variant launched alongside the gas model in 2017. Both generations were assembled at the same factory, Windsor Assembly in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the only plant that has ever built a Pacifica. We confirmed that single-plant history directly, on every VIN decoded for this page from a 2004 crossover through a 2024 Hybrid.

Because both vehicles used the same plant and the same WMI, the VIN alone won’t tell you “crossover” versus “minivan” the way it would for a car that changed manufacturers. You have to read the model year at position 10 alongside the body/series data the decoder returns; a Pacifica VIN with a model year of 2011, for instance, cannot exist, because nothing called a Pacifica was built between 2009 and 2016.

Chrysler Pacifica WMI codes (positions 1 to 3)

The first three characters of a VIN form the World Manufacturer Identifier, assigned by SAE on behalf of ISO. We decoded VINs spanning 2004 through 2024, gas and Hybrid, crossover and minivan, and every one carried the same WMI:

WMI	Country	Manufacturer of record	Plant	Pacifica types built here
2C4	Canada	FCA Canada Inc. (Stellantis)	Windsor Assembly	Crossover (2004-2008), minivan and Hybrid (2017-present)

2C4 is not exclusive to the Pacifica. NHTSA’s registry shows FCA Canada Inc. holds it as one of several Windsor-built MPV WMIs shared across Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram nameplates built out of the same plant complex. On a genuine Pacifica, though, 2C4 is what you’ll see at positions 1 to 3, regardless of model year. If a VIN claiming to be a Pacifica starts with something else, such as 1FA or JTD, treat the listing as suspect and decode the full VIN above to confirm.

How to read a Chrysler Pacifica VIN: position by position

Every Pacifica uses the 17-character ISO 3779 standard. Here’s what each block means, verified against real VINs decoded through NHTSA’s vPIC system.

Positions 1 to 3: World Manufacturer Identifier

See the table above. 2 is the country of assembly (Canada), C is the manufacturer group, and 4 narrows it to the specific Windsor-built product line. Every checksum-valid Pacifica VIN we tested, across both generations, returned 2C4 here.

Positions 4 to 8: Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)

This is where Chrysler encodes body, series, restraint system, and powertrain, but it isn’t a simple one-character-per-attribute key, and we won’t pretend otherwise. On real VINs we decoded:

• Every 2004-2005 crossover found used the identical VDS GM684 (Series CS, Touring trim, 3.5L V6, FWD). Chrysler’s literature confirms the crossover also offered a 3.8L V6, a 4.0L V6 (from 2007), and all-wheel drive, but we didn’t find a checksum-valid sample with a different VDS, so we’re not inventing one.
• On the current minivan, positions 4 to 6 consistently read RC1 across every gas and Hybrid VIN decoded (2017-2024), which NHTSA’s series field ties to the RU platform. Position 8 splits gas from Hybrid: gas samples (LX, Touring L Plus) carried G; every Hybrid, 2021 through 2024, carried 7. Position 7 varied by trim (C, E, L, S), not powertrain.

The safest way to confirm engine and trim on a specific Pacifica is still to run the VIN through the decoder above, since NHTSA pulls from Chrysler’s submitted pattern tables, not a fixed key.

Position 9: Check digit

The check digit is a single character (0-9 or X) calculated from the other 16 characters using a fixed weighting formula and modulo-11 math. It exists to catch typos and forged VINs; change any other character and the math no longer lines up. NHTSA’s decoder, every state DMV, and any compliant VIN tool will flag the mismatch. Every VIN referenced on this page passed that check.

Position 10: Model year

The 10th character maps to model year on a 30-year repeating cycle defined by the VIN standard. The letters I, O, and Q are never used because they’re too easily confused with 1 and 0. Because the Pacifica name went dark between the crossover and the minivan, there’s a real gap in the years you’ll actually find on a Pacifica VIN:

Char	Year	Built?	Char	Year	Built?
4	2004	Yes, crossover	L	2020	Yes, minivan
5	2005	Yes, crossover	M	2021	Yes, minivan
6	2006	Yes, crossover	N	2022	Yes, minivan
7	2007	Yes, crossover	P	2023	Yes, minivan
8	2008	Yes, crossover	R	2024	Yes, minivan
9	2009	No	S	2025	Yes, minivan
A	2010	No	T	2026	Yes, minivan
B	2011	No	V	2027	Not yet
C	2012	No	W	2028	Not yet
D	2013	No	X	2029	Not yet
E	2014	No	Y	2030	Not yet
F	2015	No	1	2031	Not yet
G	2016	No	2	2032	Not yet
H	2017	Yes, minivan	3	2033	Not yet
J	2018	Yes, minivan
K	2019	Yes, minivan

We confirmed the endpoints and several midpoints directly: real VINs decoded clean through NHTSA at 4 (2004), 5 (2005), H (2017), M (2021), N (2022), and R (2024), each matching the year shown here. A Pacifica VIN with 9 through G at position 10 is either not genuine or belongs to a different vehicle sharing the same WMI, since no Pacifica was built in those years.

Position 11: Assembly plant

Char	Plant	Notes
R	Windsor Assembly, Windsor, Ontario, Canada	The only plant that has ever built a Chrysler Pacifica, crossover or minivan, gas or Hybrid

Unlike nameplates built at two or three factories, every Pacifica VIN we decoded, spanning 20 years and both generations, carried R at position 11. If a Pacifica VIN shows any other character here, verify it with the decoder above before trusting the listing.

Positions 12 to 17: Serial number

The final six characters are the sequential production number assigned as that specific van or crossover came off the line at Windsor. Combined with the WMI, VDS, and model year, this makes the full 17-character string unique to one physical vehicle, even among Pacificas built in the same week with the same trim and engine.

Where to find the VIN on a Chrysler Pacifica

• Lower-left corner of the windshield, visible from outside through the glass
• Driver’s side door jamb sticker (open the door and look at the B-pillar)
• Vehicle title, registration, and insurance card
• Uconnect app or owner account (2017-present models)
• Federal Safety Certification label, also on the driver’s door jamb

The windshield and door-jamb locations are fastest to check on a used-car lot or in a listing photo. The same two spots apply on a first-generation (2004-2008) Pacifica, which didn’t have a connected-app VIN reference.

Check Chrysler Pacifica recalls and safety information

The Pacifica’s recall history looks different depending on generation and powertrain. The plug-in Hybrid in particular has drawn repeat fire-risk campaigns any buyer should check before purchase:

• Campaign 22V077 (Feb. 2022): 2017-2018 Hybrid, roughly 16,700 vehicles. The battery pack could cause a fire while parked, ignition off. Owners were told not to charge and to park away from structures until software was updated and the pack inspected.
• Campaign 24V538 (2024-2025), an expansion of 22V077: 2019-2021 Hybrid, roughly 3,600 vehicles, same risk and remedy.
• Campaign 26V362 (2026): 2020-2022 Hybrid, roughly 17,300 vehicles, same battery-pack fire risk, letters mailed mid-2026.

Gas-only Pacifica minivans have had unrelated campaigns, including a 2018 anti-theft park-release recall, a cruise-control wiring fix, and later air bag and back-up camera campaigns; the 2004-2008 crossover had its own recall history. None of that means every Pacifica has an open recall, but given how often the Hybrid’s battery has resurfaced as a fire risk since 2022, running the VIN before buying a used one is worth the ten seconds it takes.

To check your specific vehicle:

1. Decode the VIN with the tool above to confirm the exact model year and whether it’s a Hybrid
2. Cross-reference the 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall database or Chrysler’s own recall lookup
3. Contact your nearest Chrysler/Stellantis dealer for any open campaign repair

Recall repairs are free of charge regardless of the vehicle’s age, mileage, or ownership history.

Frequently asked questions

How do I decode a Chrysler Pacifica VIN?

Type the 17-character VIN from the windshield, door jamb, or title into the decoder at the top of this page. Results return in under three seconds: model year, body type, engine, trim, drivetrain, plant, and any open NHTSA recalls. No sign-up required.

There are two different Chrysler Pacificas. How do I tell which one my VIN belongs to?

Check position 10, the model year character. A 4 through 8 means 2004 through 2008, the original crossover. An H through T (2017 through 2026) means the current minivan, which may also be a Hybrid. Nothing between 2009 and 2016 (9 through G) can be a genuine Pacifica, since the nameplate wasn’t in production. The decoder above resolves this automatically.

Where is the VIN on a Chrysler Pacifica?

The two fastest spots are the lower-left corner of the windshield, readable from outside the car, and the driver’s-side door jamb sticker. Both are required by federal labeling regulation on every Pacifica built, crossover or minivan.

What does a Chrysler Pacifica VIN starting with 2C4 mean?

2C4 is the World Manufacturer Identifier for FCA Canada Inc., which operates Windsor Assembly in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Every Pacifica ever built, both generations, carries this WMI, since Windsor is the only plant that has assembled one.

Has the Pacifica Hybrid had recall issues?

Yes, and buyers should take this seriously. The Pacifica Hybrid’s high-voltage battery pack has been the subject of at least three separate NHTSA fire-risk campaigns covering 2017-2022 model years, issued in 2022, 2024-2025, and 2026, each describing the same risk: a possible fire while parked, ignition off. Decode the VIN and check it against NHTSA’s recall database before buying a used one.

Is the Chrysler Pacifica VIN decoder really free?

Yes. VinDecoderPlus decodes every Chrysler Pacifica VIN free, no sign-up, covering both the crossover and minivan generations. The basic decode covers everything the factory encoded into the VIN. A full vehicle history report (accidents, odometer history, prior ownership, salvage status) is available as a paid upgrade if you need it.

Can a Chrysler Pacifica VIN be faked?

The 17 characters can be retyped on a counterfeit plate or title, but the check digit at position 9 catches most single-character alterations through math, and a VIN with an inconsistent story, such as a model year that predates the vehicle’s actual body style, is a red flag. If something about a used Pacifica’s VIN doesn’t add up, the guide on how to check if a car is stolen by VIN walks through the verification steps.

Decode any Chrysler Pacifica VIN free

Type your 17-character Pacifica VIN into the decoder above for an instant breakdown, whether it’s a 2004-2008 crossover or a 2017-present minivan. To go deeper into VIN structure:

• Chrysler VIN decoder hub for the brand-wide guide
• How to read a VIN number for the general standard
• What every character in a VIN means for a position-by-position reference
• Classic car VIN decoder for pre-1981 and non-standard VIN formats
• VIN decoder vs. vehicle history report for what a decode covers vs. what it doesn’t
• How to check if a car is stolen by VIN for verifying a used Pacifica before you buy
• How the VIN check digit works for verifying a VIN was not mistyped or altered
• VIN formats by country and manufacturer for what the first three characters tell you