Decode any Chrysler VIN free in seconds. Enter the 17-character vehicle identification number from your Chrysler into the decoder above and get the model, year, engine family, trim, factory options, plant code, and recall status — instantly, with no sign-up and no credit card.

This page is the Chrysler VIN hub. Below you’ll find Chrysler-specific WMI codes, the brand’s plant codes, a position-by-position guide to reading a Chrysler VIN, where to find the VIN on your Chrysler, and direct links to the Chrysler VIN decoders for individual models.

About Chrysler

Chrysler was founded in 1925 by Walter P. Chrysler and grew through the acquisition of Dodge in 1928 and the launch of Plymouth and DeSoto in 1928 and 1929. After bankruptcy in 2009 and the merger with Fiat in 2014, Chrysler became part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and is now a brand under Stellantis since the 2021 PSA merger. The lineup has shrunk to just the Pacifica and Voyager minivans and a fading 300 sedan, but a brand revival is planned around the new Chrysler Halcyon and Airflow EV concepts.

Chrysler-brand vehicles are assembled at Windsor, Ontario (Pacifica, Voyager) and historically at Brampton, Ontario (300). US-built Chryslers carry WMIs 1C or 2C (Canada). The brand’s modern survival is closely tied to the Pacifica plug-in hybrid — the only minivan PHEV on the US market.

Chrysler WMI codes (positions 1–3)

The first three characters of your VIN — the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) — tell you who built the vehicle and where. The WMI is assigned by SAE International on behalf of ISO. Here are the WMIs you’ll encounter on Chrysler vehicles:

If your Chrysler VIN begins with any of the codes above, it’s a genuine Chrysler. A Chrysler VIN starting with an unlisted WMI may indicate a rebadge, a regional partner build, or a counterfeit — decode the full VIN with the tool above to confirm.

How to read a Chrysler VIN — position by position

Every Chrysler VIN built since 1981 uses the ISO 3779 17-character standard. The 17 characters split into three blocks:

Here is what each position means specifically on a Chrysler:

Positions 1–3: World Manufacturer Identifier

See the WMI table above. The country code at position 1 tells you where the vehicle was assembled — not where Chrysler is headquartered. A Chrysler assembled outside USA (Brampton, ON; Belvidere, IL — historical) carries the country code of the assembly plant.

Positions 4–8: Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)

Chrysler VDS encodes the model platform (LX = 300, RU = Pacifica), GVWR / class, body style, restraint system, and engine. Position 8 is most commonly the engine code: G = Pentastar 3.6 V6, J = 5.7 HEMI, T = SRT 6.4 HEMI (for legacy 300 SRT8).

Position 9: Check digit

The check digit is the most important single character in any VIN. It is calculated from the other 16 characters using a fixed weighting table and modulo-11 math. If even one character of a Chrysler VIN is mistyped, the check digit will not match — and any compliant decoder, DMV, or insurance system will flag the VIN as invalid.

Position 10: Model year

The 10th character maps to a model year on a 30-year cycle. Skim the chart below to translate yours:

The letters I, O, and Q are never used in any VIN — including Chrysler — because they look too similar to the digits 1 and 0.

Position 11: Assembly plant

The single character at position 11 identifies the specific factory. R = Windsor, ON; H = Brampton, ON.

Positions 12–17: Serial number

The final six characters are the production sequence number stamped on your specific Chrysler as it rolled off the line. Combined with the previous 11 characters, this makes every Chrysler VIN globally unique.

Where to find the VIN on a Chrysler

You can find your Chrysler VIN in several places. The lower-left windshield and the door jamb are the easiest to read; the others are useful when one of those labels has been damaged or replaced.

• Lower-left windshield (visible from outside)
• Driver-side door jamb
• Engine bay firewall
• Vehicle title, registration, and Mopar service portal

If your Chrysler is older and built before 1981, the chassis number is shorter than 17 characters and follows a Chrysler-specific format. For pre-1981 vehicles, use our classic car VIN decoder guide.

Check Chrysler recalls and safety information

Open and historic recalls on Chrysler vehicles are tracked by national transport authorities. The fastest way to check a specific Chrysler:

1. Decode the VIN with the tool above to confirm the model and model year
2. Cross-reference the 17-character VIN with the Chrysler / Mopar recall lookup and NHTSA
3. Review any open safety actions and contact your nearest Chrysler authorised service centre for free repair

Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.

Frequently asked questions

How do I decode my Chrysler VIN?

Type the 17-character VIN from your Chrysler’s windshield, driver-side door jamb, or vehicle title into the decoder at the top of this page. Results return in seconds and include make, model, model year, body style, engine family, transmission, plant of origin, and open NHTSA recalls. No registration is required.

Where is the VIN on my Chrysler?

The two easiest spots are the lower-left corner of the windshield (visible from outside the car) and the driver-side door jamb sticker. Both locations are required by federal labelling regulation on every road-going Chrysler sold in North America and the EU.

Is the Chrysler VIN decoder free?

Yes. VinDecoderPlus decodes every Chrysler VIN free of charge with no sign-up or credit card. Full vehicle history reports — including ownership records, accident history, and odometer history — are available as an optional paid upgrade.

What does the VIN tell me about my Chrysler?

A VIN decode confirms the original factory configuration of your Chrysler: model, year, body style, engine, transmission, trim level, factory options, country and plant of origin, and any recall actions issued against that VIN. It does not record colour (which is on the build sheet), current mileage, accident history, or ownership chain — for those, you need a paid vehicle history report.

Can a Chrysler VIN be faked?

The 17 characters themselves can be retyped, but the check digit at position 9 makes silent tampering nearly impossible — any single-character change breaks the math. Chrysler VIN plates are tamper-resistant by federal standard. If you suspect a cloned VIN, our guide how to check if a car is stolen by VIN walks through the next steps.

Decode any Chrysler VIN free

Type your 17-character Chrysler VIN into the decoder at the top of this page and get a full breakdown instantly. To learn more about VIN structure in general, see our guides:

• How to read a VIN number
• What every character in a VIN means
• Classic car VIN decoder (pre-1981)
• VIN decoder vs. vehicle history report