Vehicle Identification Number: Description
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 the decoding chart 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 | C = Chrysler |
| D = Dodge | ||
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 3 = Passenger Car |
| 4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle With Side Airbags | ||
| 8 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle with Side Airbags | ||
| 4 | Restraint System | J = Restraint System Air bags Front Next Generation Multi-Stage Sales Code (CG1) Without Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | H = 6001-7000 lbs. | |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | A = 300 / 300C / SRT-8 (RWD) |
| K = 300 (AWD) | ||
| V = TBD (RWD) | ||
| Z = TBD (AWD) | ||
| 6 | Series | 2 = L Low Line |
| 3 = M Medium | ||
| 4 - H High Line | ||
| 5 = P Premium | ||
| 6 = S Sport | ||
| 7 = S Special | ||
| 7 | Body Style | 3 = LX - 48 |
| 8 = LX - 49 | ||
| 8 | Engine | R = 2.7L V-6 cyl. DOHC 24 Valve MPI Gasoline |
| G = 3.5L V-6 cyl. High Output 24 Valve MPI Gasoline | ||
| H = 5.7L V-8 cyl. HEMI Multiple Displacement Gasoline | ||
| W = 6.1L V-8 cyl. Gasoline (SMPI) | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 through 9 or X |
| 10 | Model Year | 5 = 2005 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | H = Brampton Assembly |
| 12 Through 17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | Six Digit Number Assigned By Assembly Plant |