A table showing how to read the VIN for your Jeep Vehicle.
1997 TJ Chart
| Position | Interpretation | Code=Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4 = MPV |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | E = 3001-4000 lbs. F = 4001-5000 lbs. |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | Y = Wrangler 4×4 |
| 6 | Series | 1 = Sport 2 = SE 4 = Sahara |
| 7 | Body Style | 9 = Open body |
| 8 | Engine | H = 2.5L Leaded-Gasoline P = 2.5L Unleaded-Gasoline S = 4.0L Unleaded-Gasoline V = 4.0L Leaded-Gasoline |
| 9 | Check Digit | |
| 10 | Model Year | V = 1997 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | P = Toledo #2 |
| 12-17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | Six Digit Number |
1998 TJ Chart
| Position | Interpretation | Code=Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4 = MPV |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | E = 3001-4000 lbs. F = 4001-5000 lbs. |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | Y = Wrangler 4×4 |
| 6 | Series | 1 = Sport 2 = SE 4 = Sahara |
| 7 | Body Style | 9 = Open body |
| 8 | Engine | P = 2.5L Unleaded Gasoline S = 4.0L Unleaded Gasoline |
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 through 9, or X |
| 10 | Model Year | W = 1998 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | P = Toledo #2 |
| 12-17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | Six Digit Number |
2000 TJ Chart
| Position | Interpretation | Code=Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4 = MPV |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | E = 3001-4000 lbs. F = 4001-5000 lbs. |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | Y = Wrangler 4×4 |
| 6 | Series | 1 = Sport 2 = SE 4 = Sahara |
| 7 | Body Style | 9 = Open body |
| 8 | Engine | P = 2.5L Unleaded Gasoline S = 4.0L Unleaded Gasoline |
| 9 | Check Digit | |
| 10 | Model Year | Y = 2000 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | P = Toledo #2 |
| 12-17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | Six Digit Number |
2001 TJ Chart
| Position | Interpretation | Code=Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4 = MPV |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | E = 3001-4000 lbs. F = 4001-5000 lbs. |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | A = Wrangler 4×4 (LHD) |
| 6 | Series | 2 = SE 4 = Sport 5 = Sahara |
| 7 | Body Style | 9 = Open body |
| 8 | Engine | P = 2.5L Unleaded Gasoline S = 4.0L Unleaded Gasoline |
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 through 9, or X |
| 10 | Model Year | 1 = 2001 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | P = Toledo #2 |
| 12-17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | Six Digit Number |
2002 TJ Chart
| Position | Interpretation | Code=Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4 = MPV |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | E = 3001-4000 lbs. F = 4001-5000 lbs. |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | A = Wrangler 4×4 (LHD) 4 = Wrangler 4×4 (RHD) |
| 6 | Series | 2 = SE 3 = X 4 = Sport 5 = Sahara |
| 7 | Body Style | 9 = Open body |
| 8 | Engine | P = 2.5L Unleaded Gasoline S = 4.0L Unleaded Gasoline |
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 through 9, or X |
| 10 | Model Year | 2 = 2002 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | P = Toledo #2 |
| 12-17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | Six Digit Number |
2003 TJ Chart
| Position | Interpretation | Code=Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4 = MPV |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | E = 3001-4000 lbs. F = 4001-5000 lbs. |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | A = Wrangler 4×4 (LHD) 4 = Wrangler 4×4 (RHD) |
| 6 | Series | 2 = SE 3 = X 4 = Sport 5 = Sahara 6 = Rubicon |
| 7 | Body Style | 9 = Open body |
| 8 | Engine | P = 2.5L Gasoline S = 4.0L Gasoline |
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 through 9, or X |
| 10 | Model Year | 3 = 2003 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | P = Toledo #2 |
| 12-17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | Six Digit Number |
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Article Type:
Jeep Vehicle Information
Category:
Body Tech