1C4
Jeep vehicles built in the United States — Wrangler, Grand Cherokee
Decode any Jeep VIN free — Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, and more — for the factory trim, engine, plant, and open recalls.
Factory build data from manufacturer and government sources
The first three characters (the WMI) identify the manufacturer and where the vehicle was built. Common Jeep prefixes:
Jeep vehicles built in the United States — Wrangler, Grand Cherokee
Jeep vehicles built in Mexico — Compass
Jeep vehicles built in the United States (pre-2011)
Every Wrangler and Gladiator is built in Toledo, Ohio; the plant character and 1C4 prefix confirm it, which matters against gray-market rebuilds.
Jeeps hold value unusually well, so VIN checks for title brands and open recalls are standard practice before any used purchase.
Driver-side dashboard, visible through the windshield
Driver-side door jamb sticker (also carries the PNT paint code)
Title, registration, and insurance documents
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Type or paste the 17-character VIN from the dashboard, door jamb, frame, or title.
Year, model, trim, engine, plant, and factory equipment from manufacturer and government records.
No account, no credit card. Add a CARFAX or VinAudit history report later only if you want one.
The most reliable spots: Driver-side dashboard, visible through the windshield; Driver-side door jamb sticker (also carries the PNT paint code); Title, registration, and insurance documents. All show the same 17-character VIN — if they disagree with the title, do not buy the vehicle.
The decode expands the model characters into the exact trim — Sport, Sahara, Rubicon — and the factory equipment. Decals are cheap; the factory build data tied to the VIN is the reliable check.
The 17-character standard began with the 1981 model year. Older CJs use shorter serial numbers that this decoder does not cover — for classic Jeeps the frame and body tags are the reference instead.
Yes. The full Jeep decode — year, model, trim, engine, factory equipment, and open recalls — is free with no account or credit card. Paid CARFAX or VinAudit reports are optional and add accident, title, and ownership history.
Free decode of the factory build — trim, engine, equipment, and open recalls.