Vehicle Identification Number: Description: Description: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - A-PILLAR |
| 2 - VIN CODE PLATE |
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is located on the lower left A-pillar and is visible through the windshield. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the appropriate VIN decoding chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.
The VIN is also imprinted on the:
- vehicle safety certification label.
- frame rail.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud, the manufacturer is required to include a check digit at the ninth position of the VIN. 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.
POSITIONS 1 - 3: WORLD MANUFACTURER IDENTIFIER
| 1 | 2 | 3 | Manufacturer | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | 4 | Chrysler Group LLC (USA) | MPV |
POSITION 4: BRAKE SYSTEM & GVWR
| Brake System | GVWR Range | Active Belts, Air Bags | Active Belts, Air Bags, Side Bags-Front Row | Active Belts, Air Bags, Side Bags-All Rows | Active Belts, No Air Bags | Active Belts, GVWR > 10, 000 lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pounds | Kilograms | ||||||
| Hydraulic | 5001 - 6000 | (2268 - 2721 KG) | - | - | P | - | - |
POSITIONS 5 - 7 DEFINE THE FOLLOWING: BRAND, MARKETING NAME, DRIVE WHEELS, CAB/BODY TYPE, DRIVE POSITION, AND PRICE SERIES
| 2WD | 4WD | Body Type | Position | Series | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | L | A | J | M | A | Sport Utility 4 Door | Left Hand Drive | Sport |
| - | - | - | J | M | B | Renegade | ||
| J | L | C | J | M | C | Limited | ||
| J | L | F | J | M | F | Jet | ||
| J | L | D | J | M | D | Right Hand Drive | Sport | |
| J | L | E | J | M | E | Limited | ||
POSITION 8: ENGINE
| Code | Displacement | Cylinders | Fuel | Turbo | Sales Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2.8 Liter | 4 | Diesel | Yes | ENS |
| K | 3.7 Liter | 6 | Gasoline | No | EKG |