Vehicle Identification Number
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is attached to the top left side of the instrument panel. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle. Refer to VIN DECODING INFORMATION to determine the identification of a vehicle.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Identification Number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.
VIN DECODING INFORMATION
| POSITION | INTERPRETATION | CODE = DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = Manufactured by DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. |
| 2 | Make | A = Chrysler (Hatchback) |
| B = Dodge (Sedan) | ||
| C = Chrysler (Sedan) | ||
| D = Dodge (Hatchback) | ||
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 3 = Passenger Car |
| 4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Without Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) (Hatchback) | ||
| 8 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) (Hatchback) | ||
| 4 | Restraint System | H = Restraint System Air bags Front Next Generation Multi-Stage Sales Code (CG1) With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) |
| J = Restraint System Air Bags Front Next Generation Multi Stage Sales Code (CG1) Without Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) | ||
| K = Restraint System Advanced Multistages Front Air Bags Sales Code (CG3) With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) | ||
| L = Restraint System Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags Sales Code (CG3) With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) | ||
| 4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Without Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) (Hatchback) | ||
| 8= Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) (Hatchback) | ||
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | E = 3001- 4000 lbs. (1361- 1814) KG (Hatchback) | |
| F = 4001- 5000 lbs. (1815 - 2267) KG (Hatchback) | ||
| 5 | Vehicle Line | A = 300 / 300C / SRT-8/ Charger (RWD) (LWD) |
| K = 300 / 300C (AWD) (LWD) | ||
| R = 300C/ SRT-8 (RWD) (RHD) | ||
| V = 300 Touring / Magnum (RWD) | ||
| Z = 300 Touring Magnum (AWD) | ||
| 6 | Series | 4 - H High Line |
| 5 = P Premium | ||
| 6 = S Sport | ||
| 7 = X Special | ||
| B = 4 Speed Automatic, Sales Code (DG6) | ||
| B = 4 Speed Automatic VLP, Sales Code (DGV) | ||
| E = 5 Speed Automatic, Sales Code (DGJ) | ||
| 7 | Body Style | 3 = 4 Door Sedan Tall |
| 7 = Hatchback Tall | ||
| 8 | Engine | D = 3.0L V-6 cyl. Turbo Diesel Sales Code (EXL) |
| G = 3.5L V-6 cyl. High Output 24 Valve MPI Gasoline Sales Code (EGG) | ||
| H = 5.7L V-8 cyl. HEMI Multiple Displacement Gasoline Sales Code (EZB) | ||
| M = 3.0L V6 CYL 24 Valve Turbo Diesel Sales Code (EXL) (Hatchback) | ||
| R = 2.7L V6 Cyl. 24V DOHC Gasoline (MPI) Sales Code (EER) | ||
| T = 2.7L V6 CYL 24 Valve DOHC Gasoline MPI Sales Code (EER) (Hatchback) | ||
| V = 3.5l V6 CYL 24 Valve High Output Gasoline, Sales Code (EZB) (Hatchback) | ||
| W = 6.1L V8 CYL SRT HEMI Gasoline SMPI, Sales Code (ESF) | ||
| 2 = 5.7L V8 CYL HEMI Multiple Displacement Gasoline Sales Code ( EZB) (Hatchback) | ||
| 3 = 6.1L V8 CYL SRT HEMI Gasoline SMPI, Sales Code (ESF) (Hatchback) | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 through 9 or X |
| 10 | Model Year | 6 = 2006 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | H = Brampton Assembly |
| 12 Through 17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | Six Digit Number Assigned By Assembly Plant |