Decode any Dodge VIN free in seconds. Enter the 17-character vehicle identification number from your Dodge 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 Dodge VIN hub. Below you’ll find Dodge-specific WMI codes, the brand’s plant codes, a position-by-position guide to reading a Dodge VIN, where to find the VIN on your Dodge, and direct links to the Dodge VIN decoders for individual models.

About Dodge

The Dodge Brothers Company was founded in 1900 by John and Horace Dodge as a parts supplier to Ford, then began building its own cars in 1914. Chrysler acquired Dodge in 1928, and Dodge has been part of the same parent company ever since — Chrysler, DaimlerChrysler, Fiat Chrysler, and today Stellantis. The brand’s identity has been built on performance and muscle: the Charger, Challenger, Viper, Demon, and the Hellcat / Redeye / Demon 170 variants of the 2010s.

Dodge’s current lineup is in transition — the gas Charger and Challenger ended production in 2023, replaced by the Charger Daytona EV (Windsor, ON) and a future ICE Charger Six-Pack on the new STLA Large platform. The Durango full-size SUV continues at Detroit-Jefferson North, and the Hornet compact crossover is built at Pomigliano in Italy (sharing platform with the Alfa Romeo Tonale). WMI 1C3 covers most US-built Dodge cars; 1C4 covers Dodge SUVs; 2C3 covers Canadian-built sedans.

Dodge 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 Dodge vehicles:

If your Dodge VIN begins with any of the codes above, it’s a genuine Dodge. A Dodge 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 Dodge VIN — position by position

Every Dodge 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 Dodge:

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 Dodge is headquartered. A Dodge assembled outside USA (Sterling Heights, Brampton ON) and Mexico (Toluca) carries the country code of the assembly plant.

Positions 4–8: Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)

Dodge VDS encodes the model platform (LX/LD Charger-Challenger, WK2 / WL Durango, MP Hornet), restraint system, GVWR, body style, and engine. Position 8 is the most useful single character — engine code: G = Pentastar 3.6 V6, T = 5.7 HEMI, J = 6.2 supercharged Hellcat, Z = 6.4 392 HEMI.

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 Dodge 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 Dodge — 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. H = Brampton, ON; D = Detroit-Jefferson North (Durango); S = Sterling Heights; M = Toluca, MX.

Positions 12–17: Serial number

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

Where to find the VIN on a Dodge

You can find your Dodge 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 sticker
• Stamped on engine block (typically front of block on HEMIs)
• Stamped on the frame rail (Durango)
• Vehicle title, registration, and Mopar Owner Connect portal

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

Check Dodge recalls and safety information

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

1. Decode the VIN with the tool above to confirm the model and model year
2. Cross-reference the 17-character VIN with the Dodge / Mopar recall lookup and NHTSA
3. Review any open safety actions and contact your nearest Dodge 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 Dodge VIN?

Type the 17-character VIN from your Dodge’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 Dodge?

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 Dodge sold in North America and the EU.

Is the Dodge VIN decoder free?

Yes. VinDecoderPlus decodes every Dodge 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 Dodge?

A VIN decode confirms the original factory configuration of your Dodge: 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 Dodge 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. Dodge 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 Dodge VIN free

Type your 17-character Dodge 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