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Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger (LX / LC / LA / LD) 17-character VIN, model years 2012 and 2014-2016

What each character of a 2012–2016 Chrysler, Dodge VIN means, with the factory or regulatory source for every code.

5 sources · 123 sourced codes · decode a VIN

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This scheme adds model-specific positions to the U.S. 17-character VIN (49 CFR Part 565), model year 1981 onward. Positions not listed here follow that scheme.

Character by character

PositionsFieldHow it is read
1–3 World manufacturer identifier See the code table below
4 Restraint system See the code table below
5–7 Brand, marketing name, price series, drive position, drive type and body type See the code table below
8 Engine See the code table below
9 Check digit Check digit calculated from the other characters
10 Model year See the code table below
11 Assembly plant See the code table below
12–17 Plant sequence number Production sequence number

Where to find it: Not stated in these guides. 49 CFR 565.13(f): inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing from outside next to the left windshield pillar.

Model year codes

CodeMeaningApplies toSource
C 2012 all Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 2, position 10
E 2014 all Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 2, position 10
F 2015 all Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 1, position 10
G 2016 all FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 1, position 10

World manufacturer identifier codes

CodeMeaningApplies toSource
1C3 Chrysler Group LLC (USA) — passenger car model years 2012–2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 2, positions 1-3; Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 2, positions 1-3; Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 1, positions 1-3
2C3 Chrysler Canada — passenger car model years 2012–2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 2, positions 1-3; Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 2, positions 1-3; Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 1, positions 1-3
3C3 Chrysler de Mexico — passenger car model years 2012–2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 2, positions 1-3; Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 2, positions 1-3; Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 1, positions 1-3
1C3 FCA US LLC — passenger car model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 1, positions 1-3
2C3 FCA Canada LLC — passenger car model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 1, positions 1-3
3C3 FCA Mexico — passenger car model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 1, positions 1-3

Restraint system codes

CodeMeaningApplies toSource
A Active belts (all seating positions), front air bags (outboard), without side inflatable restraints all Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 2, position 4; FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 1, position 4
B Active belts (all seating positions), front air bags (outboard), with side inflatable restraints — front row all Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 2, position 4; FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 1, position 4
C Active belts (all seating positions), front air bags (outboard), with side inflatable restraints — all rows all Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 2, position 4; FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 1, position 4
D Active belts (all seating positions), without air bags, without side inflatable restraints all Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 2, position 4; FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 1, position 4

Brand, marketing name, price series, drive position, drive type and body type codes

CodeMeaningApplies toSource
CAA Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — (Base) (US, Can); Limited (BUX) model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAB Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300S V6 model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAC Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300C (BUX); from Nov 2011 Limited (US, Can, Mex) model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAD Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300S V8 model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAE Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300C (BUX) prior to Nov 2011; 300C (US, Can, Mex) model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAF Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — SRT8 model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAP Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300C Luxury model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAR Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — (Base) model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAS Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300C Luxury model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAG Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300S V6 model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAH Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — Limited model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAJ Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300S V8 model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAK Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300C model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DYA Dodge Challenger (LC), 2-door sedan, LHD, RWD — (Base) model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DYB Dodge Challenger (LC), 2-door sedan, LHD, RWD — R/T model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DYC Dodge Challenger (LC), 2-door sedan, LHD, RWD — SRT8 model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXA Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — Police model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXB Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SE model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXC Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — R/T model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXE Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SRT8 model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXG Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — Superbee model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXH Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SXT model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXF Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, AWD — V6 model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXD Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, AWD — R/T model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXJ Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, AWD — SXT model year 2012 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAA Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300 model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAB Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300S model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAC Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — Limited model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAD Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300C John Varvatos model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAE Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300C model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAF Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — SRT Premium model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAP Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300C Luxury Series model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAX Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — SRT Core model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAR Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300 model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAS Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300C Luxury Series model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAG Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300S model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAJ Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300C John Varvatos model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAK Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300C model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DYA Dodge Challenger, 2-door sedan, left-hand drive, rear-wheel drive — (Base) model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DYB Dodge Challenger, 2-door sedan, left-hand drive, rear-wheel drive — R/T model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DYC Dodge Challenger, 2-door sedan, left-hand drive, rear-wheel drive — SRT model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DYD Dodge Challenger, 2-door sedan, left-hand drive, rear-wheel drive — SRT Core model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXA Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — Police model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXB Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SE model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXC Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — R/T model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXE Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SRT model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXG Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — Superbee model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXH Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SXT model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXF Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, AWD — SE model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXD Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, AWD — R/T model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXJ Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, AWD — SXT model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
DXK Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, AWD — Police model year 2014 Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 3, positions 5-7
CAA Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — Limited model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAB Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300S model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAC Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300C (BUX) model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAE Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300C (US, Can, Mex) model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAF Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — SRT model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAP Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300C Luxury Series (BUX), Platinum (US, Can) model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAX Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — SRT Core model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAR Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — Limited model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAS Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300C Luxury Series (BUX), Platinum (US, Can) model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAG Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300S model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAK Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300C model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXA Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — Police model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXB Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SE model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXC Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — R/T model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXE Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SRT model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXG Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SRT Core model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXH Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SXT model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXL Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SRT Supercharged model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXF Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, AWD — SE model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXJ Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, AWD — SXT model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXK Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, AWD — Police model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DZA Dodge Challenger, 2-door sedan, left-hand drive, rear-wheel drive — SXT (April 2014 revision: SXT with 3.6L, R/T with 5.7L) model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DZB Dodge Challenger, 2-door sedan, left-hand drive, rear-wheel drive — SXT Plus (April 2014 revision: SXT Plus with 3.6L, R/T Plus with 5.7L) model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DZC Dodge Challenger, 2-door sedan, left-hand drive, rear-wheel drive — SRT Hellcat model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DZD Dodge Challenger, 2-door sedan, left-hand drive, rear-wheel drive — SRT 392 model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DZF Dodge Challenger, 2-door sedan, left-hand drive, rear-wheel drive — Scat Pack model year 2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAA Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — Limited model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAB Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300S model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAC Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300C (BUX) model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAE Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300C (US, Can, Mex) model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAF Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — SRT model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAP Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, RWD — 300C Luxury Series (BUX), 300C Platinum (US, Can) model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAR Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300 Limited model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAS Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300C Luxury Series (BUX), 300C Platinum (US, Can) model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAG Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300S model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
CAK Chrysler 300 (LX), 4-door sedan, LHD, AWD — 300C model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXA Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — Police model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXB Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SE model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXC Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — R/T model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXE Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SRT model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXG Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — Scat Pack model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXH Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SXT model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXL Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD — SRT Hellcat model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXF Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, AWD — SE model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXJ Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, AWD — SXT model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DXK Dodge Charger (LD), 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, AWD — Police model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DZA Dodge Challenger (LA), 2-door sedan, LHD, RWD — SXT model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DZB Dodge Challenger (LA), 2-door sedan, LHD, RWD — R/T model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DZC Dodge Challenger (LA), 2-door sedan, LHD, RWD — SRT Hellcat model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DZD Dodge Challenger (LA), 2-door sedan, LHD, RWD — SRT 392 model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7
DZF Dodge Challenger (LA), 2-door sedan, LHD, RWD — R/T Scat Pack model year 2016 FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 2, positions 5-7

Engine codes

CodeMeaningApplies toSource
G 3.6 liter, 6 cylinders, gasoline, not turbocharged (sales code ERB) all Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 2, position 8; Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 2, position 8; Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 1, position 8; FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 1, position 8
T 5.7 liter, 8 cylinders, gasoline, not turbocharged (sales codes EZC, EZH; 2012 also EZE) all Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 2, position 8; Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 2, position 8; Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 1, position 8; FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 1, position 8
J 6.4 liter, 8 cylinders, gasoline, not turbocharged (sales codes ESG, ESH; 2014 adds ESA, ESB; 2015 adds ESJ) all Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 2, position 8; Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 2, position 8; Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 1, position 8; FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 1, position 8
9 6.2 liter supercharged, 8 cylinders, gasoline (sales codes ESC, ESD; 2016 ESD) model years 2015–2016 Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 1, position 8; FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 1, position 8

Assembly plant codes

CodeMeaningApplies toSource
H Brampton Assembly (Brampton, Ontario, Canada) all Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 2, position 11; Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 2, position 11; Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 1, position 11; FCA US LLC 2016 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10657), PDF p. 1, position 11
A CTC Pre-Production & Pilot model years 2012–2015 Chrysler Group LLC 2012 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG7135), PDF p. 2, position 11; Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG8891), PDF p. 2, position 11; Chrysler Group LLC 2015 Passenger Car Vehicle Identification Number Code Guide (NHTSA MID ORG10036), PDF p. 1, position 11

Cautions for this scheme

  • Decoded from the manufacturer's own VIN code guides filed with NHTSA. A decode shows what the VIN says, not what the car is; it is not authentication.
  • From 2012 Chrysler encodes positions 5-7 as one three-character code (brand, marketing name, series, drive position, drive type, body type).
  • Each model year uses the latest revision of that year's guide found in NHTSA's database. Earlier revisions of the same year sometimes named a code differently; see conflicts.
  • MY2013 is not covered: no MY2013 passenger-car guide is in NHTSA's public database. Engine codes other than G, T, J and 9 are omitted because they belong to other lines in the same guides.
  • Plant H (Brampton Assembly) built these lines; the guide lists other plant codes that are not included here.

Where the sources disagree

  • MY2015 Challenger R/T coding changed between guide revisions.
  • DZB is 'SXT Plus' in MY2015 and 'R/T' in MY2016.
  • MY2012 names changed during the year (CAA 'Touring' -> '(Base)'; DXH/DXJ 'Rallye' -> 'SXT'; CAC/CAE meaning changed Nov 2011).

Cars on this site this scheme decodes