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Dodge VIN Decoder

Dodge dates to 1914 and is best known for performance cars: the Charger, Challenger, Viper and the muscle-era Super Bees and Coronets.

Built before 1981?

Can I decode a Dodge VIN from before 1981?

Yes. Dodge VINs from before 1981 are shorter than 17 characters and follow Dodge’s own layout, so a standard decoder cannot read them. Our classic decoder reads them from as early as 1964, character by character, against the factory chart for each year.

Decode a classic Dodge
Classic Dodge VINs From 1964 Read character by character against the factory chart for each year.
Reading a Dodge VIN

What do the first three characters of a Dodge VIN mean?

Older Dodge cars used B as the second character, as in 1B3 and 2B3. Under Chrysler Group and Stellantis, newer Dodge cars moved to C, so the same model can carry a different prefix depending on its year.

What each of the 17 positions means

The 17 positions1B3 …
  • 1–3Manufacturer
  • 4–8Vehicle details
  • 9Check digit
  • 10Model year
  • 11Plant
  • 12–17Serial number
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