Dodge VIN decoder

Durango, Charger and Challenger lead 96 Dodge recall campaigns since 2016; 2 investigations are open.

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Decode a Dodge VIN

62 Dodge WMIs on file in vPIC. Decoded in this tab; never sent.

Seventeen characters; I, O and Q never appear.

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How to read a Dodge VIN

  • The 2027 Dodge Charger is built at Windsor Assembly, Ontario: WMI 2C3 (FCA Canada, passenger car), plant code R. Because it is a passenger car, position 4 codes only the restraint system (C = active belts, front air bags, side restraints in all rows). Source
  • In the 2027 guide, the Dodge Durango uses WMI 1C4 (FCA US, SUV) and plant code C, Jefferson North Assembly in Detroit. Its position 4 is a restraint-plus-GVWR band: R = 6,001-7,000 lb, S = 7,001-8,000 lb. Source
  • Positions 5 to 7 code brand, model, drive, body type and trim, and Dodge codes start with D. For example, DBC is a Charger Daytona R/T coupe and DJ_ marks the Durango. Source
  • Position 8 is the engine. 2027 Durango codes: G = 3.6L V6, T = 5.7L V8, 9 = 6.2L supercharged V8, J = 6.4L V8. On the Charger, K = 400V battery-electric and P = 3.0L turbo inline-six. Source
  • Dodge's door certification label includes a Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number giving the month, day and hour of manufacture, and the label's bar code is the VIN. Source

Dodge WMIs and plants

Canada, Japan, Mexico and United States: 18 SUVs, vans and crossovers, 15 incomplete chassis, 14 trucks, 8 cars and 7 buses, per vPIC October 2026.

Dodge-only WMIs
WMIsRegistered toCountry · covers
1B3FCA US LLCnot stated · cars
1B4, 1B8, 1D4, 1D8FCA US LLCUnited States · SUVs, vans and crossovers
1B5, 1D5FCA US LLCUnited States · buses
1B6, 1D2, 1D6FCA US LLCUnited States · incomplete chassis
1B7, 1D3, 1D7FCA US LLCUnited States · trucks
2B2, 2B6, 2D2, 2D6FCA CANADA INC.Canada · incomplete chassis
2B3FCA CANADA INC.Canada · cars
2B4, 2B8, 2D4, 2D8FCA CANADA INC.Canada · SUVs, vans and crossovers
2B7, 2D3, 2D7FCA CANADA INC.Canada · trucks
2D5FCA CANADA INC.Canada · buses
3B2, 3B6, 3D2, 3D6CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCAMexico · incomplete chassis
3B4, 3B8, 3D4, 3D8CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCAMexico · SUVs, vans and crossovers
3B5, 3D5CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCAMexico · buses
3B7, 3D3, 3D7CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCAMexico · trucks
4B3FCA US LLCUnited States · cars
JB3FCA US LLCJapan · cars
JB7Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC)Japan · trucks
WD0MERCEDES-BENZ, AGUnited States · trucks
WD8MERCEDES-BENZ, AGUnited States · SUVs, vans and crossovers
WDWMERCEDES-BENZ, AGUnited States · buses
WDXMERCEDES-BENZ, AGUnited States · incomplete chassis

Codes Dodge shares with Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Mitsubishi, Pontiac and others: 1C3, 1C4, 1C6, 1C7, 2B5, 2C3, 2C4, 2C6, 2C7, 3B3, 3C3, 3C4, 3C6, 3C7, JB4, ZAC.

Dodge recalls

828 campaigns on file; 96 since 2016, naming about 25.5 million vehicles (summed across campaigns), 5 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The Durango has the most, 29. Air bags (19), Power train (14), Electrical system (12), Back over prevention (9), Service brakes (hydraulic) (9) and Seats (6). One car: NHTSA or Dodge.

Dodge campaigns by model since 2016
ModelCampaigns
Durango29
Charger26
Challenger20
Journey13
Grand Caravan12
Ram 35008
Hornet7
Ram 45006
Ram 55006
Dart5
Dakota4
Ram 15004
Latest Dodge campaigns
FiledModelsComponent
August 20262021–2023 DurangoStructure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
August 20262026–2027 ChargerBack over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
August 20262023–2025 HornetSeat belts › Front › Retractor
April 20262024–2025 Charger EVElectrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
December 20252010–2020 Grand CaravanEquipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › LATCH/anchor
December 20252024 Hornet PhevService brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
October 20252013–2016 DartPower train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
September 20252024–2025 Charger EVPower train › Automatic transmission › Internal › Park pawl
August 20252019–2020 JourneyBack over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
June 20252024–2025 Charger EVBack over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
April 20252023–2025 HornetBack over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
November 20242018–2019 DurangoService brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Dodge campaigns with an NHTSA safety advisory
FiledAdvisoryModelsComponent
September 2023Park outside2023–2024 HornetElectrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
January 2019Do not drive2010–2014 Challenger; 2010–2015 Charger; 2010–2011 Dakota; 2010 Ram 3500Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
January 2018Do not drive2009–2013 Challenger; 2009–2013 Charger; 2009–2011 Dakota; 2009 DurangoAir bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
December 2016Do not drive2009 Durango; 2010 Ram 3500; 2010 redundant Ram 3500Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
May 2016Do not drive2008–2012 Challenger; 2006–2012 Charger; 2005–2011 Dakota; 2004–2009 DurangoAir bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
July 2015Do not drive2008–2010 ChallengerAir bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
May 2015Do not drive2003 Ram 1500; 2003 Ram 2500; 2003 Ram 3500Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
May 2015Do not drive2006–2010 Charger; 2005–2011 Dakota; 2004–2008 Durango; 2005–2008 MagnumAir bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Open Dodge investigations (2)

How "open" is counted.

Open Dodge investigations
OpenedSubjectModels
August 2024Vehicle entrapment (EA24003)2009–2020 Journey; 2009–2010 Journey AWD
September 2021Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002)2008–2020 Challenger; 2006–2019 Charger; 2012–2014 Charger Police; 2005–2011 Dakota

Dodge owner complaints

Electrical system, Engine, Power train and Unknown or other lead for 2010-on model-years; the 2012 Dart drew the most, 1,081 (unverified owner reports).

Dodge model-years by complaints
Model-yearComplaintsCrashesFiresLeading component
2012 Dart1,0816314Power train
2016 Grand Caravan1,002147Electrical system
2010 Journey9881816Electrical system
2010 Grand Caravan8692013Electrical system
2011 Durango8001557Electrical system
2014 Durango782239Exterior lighting
2012 Ram 15006983210Electrical system
2011 Charger6952564Electrical system
2011 Ram 1500689287Electrical system
2012 Charger6482049Electrical system
2012 Durango6401732Electrical system
2013 Durango6402034Electrical system

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Data: vPIC October 2026; NHTSA, October 17, 2026. Not affiliated with Dodge.