How to decode a Dodge Neon VIN

Characters 1-3 of a Dodge Neon VIN

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes are unique three-character codes assigned to every vehicle manufacturer globally. They help to identify the make and country of manufacture of a vehicle. For the Dodge Neon manufactured during 1995-1999 by Chrysler in Mexico, the WMI is 3B3, indicating it was produced in Toluca, Mexico City, Mexico. Conversely, Dodge Neons produced from 1995-2005 by FCA US LLC bear the WMI 1B3, signifying their manufacturing in Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States. These codes are crucial for tracking, registration, and identification purposes across the auto industry.

List of WMI Codes for a Dodge Neon

WMI: 3B3

Model Years Covered: 1995-1999
Example VIN: 3B3ES67C3ST588986
Manufacturer Name: Chrysler de Mexico Toluca
Vehicle Type: Passenger Car
City: Santa Fe
State or Province: Mexico City
Country: Mexico

WMI: 1B3

Model Years Covered: 1995-2005
Example VIN: 1B3ES47C3SD640837
Manufacturer Name: FCA US LLC
Vehicle Type: Passenger Car
City: Auburn Hills
State or Province: Michigan
Country: United States

Characters 4-8 are the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) of a Dodge Neon VIN

These characters correspond to components like:

Engine type
Transmission
Model or trim
Body style
Gross vehicle weight range

Below find the known vehicle descriptor codes for a Dodge Neon:

Known VDS for a Dodge Neon
ES67C	ES47C	ES42C	ES47Y	ES27C	ES42Y	ES22Y	ES46C	AS46C	AS46F
ES16C	AS26C	ES76F	ES26C	AS76F	AS56C	ES56C	AS66S	ES66S

Auto manufacturers have some discretion to decide how they want to code this section, but its contents and decoded results are generally consistent.

Character 9 is the “check digit” in a Dodge Neon VIN.

Based on a formula developed by the US Department of Transportation, it helps reduce fraud by ensuring the validity of the VIN.

10th Character in the Dodge Neon VIN — Year Code

Year Code	Year
5	2005 Dodge Neon
4	2004 Dodge Neon
3	2003 Dodge Neon
2	2002 Dodge Neon
1	2001 Dodge Neon
Y	2000 Dodge Neon
X	1999 Dodge Neon
W	1998 Dodge Neon
V	1997 Dodge Neon
T	1996 Dodge Neon
S	1995 Dodge Neon

11th Character in the Dodge Neon VIN — Plant Code(s)

Known Dodge Neon Assembly Factory VIN Code(s)

Plant Code	Plant City	Plant State	Plant Country	Plant Company Name	Example VIN
D	Belvidere	Illinois	United States	Belvidere Assembly	1B3ES47C3SD640837
T	Toluca	State Of Mexico	Mexico	Toluca Assembly	3B3ES67C3ST588986

VIN Characters 12 - 17 of a Dodge Neon

The final 6 characters in a Dodge Neon’s 17-digit VIN are its serial number, which will be unique to every vehicle.

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How to find a Dodge Neon’s VIN?

Locating the VIN number on your Dodge Neon is key for identification. Here’s how to find it:

Look at the dashboard on the driver’s side of your Dodge Neon. You can usually see the VIN through the bottom corner of the windshield.
Open the driver’s side door and inspect the door jamb area of your Dodge Neon. The VIN might be located on a sticker or plate where the door latches shut.
For some models of the Dodge Neon, the VIN can also be found under the hood, near the engine bay’s firewall.
Check your Dodge Neon’s vehicle registration documents or insurance card, as the VIN will be listed there.
Examine the rear wheel well; sometimes, the VIN can be found stamped above the tire.
Look inside the glove box or the compartment on the passenger side for a sticker that may contain the VIN.

What info can a Dodge Neon VIN reveal?

Model Year: The VIN can reveal the vehicles model year potentially being the year 2004, providing insights into the age and potential historical value of the vehicle.
Body Class and Size: The VIN indicates the vehicle as a Sedan/Saloon with 4 doors, offering insight into the body type and size dimensions, which may affect passenger capacity and cargo space.
Engine Specifications: Details from the VIN suggest the vehicle has a 2.4-liter engine displacement, a 4-cylinder engine, 16 valves with a Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) valve train design, and a Turbo feature, potentially indicating high performance.
Fuel Efficiency and Type: The primary fuel type is specified as Gasoline, which can provide some insight into the vehicle’s fuel efficiency and environmental impact, although actual fuel efficiency may vary.
Safety Features: The VIN indicates safety features including 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) front and side airbag locations, and manual seat belt types, illustrating the vehicle’s commitment to passenger safety, although specific safety ratings are not provided.
Destination Market: It suggests the vehicle was possibly manufactured for the U.S. market, indicating potential compliance with specific regulations and standards of the country.
Manufacturing Information: Detailed information about the manufacturing, including the plant city as Belvidere, state as Illinois, and country as the United States, may help trace the vehicle’s origin and production standards, providing insights into potential quality standards.

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Sample VIN Decode Report for a Dodge Neon

Vehicle Spec	Value
Body Class	Sedan/Saloon
Destination Market	U.S., Canada
Displacement (CC)	2000
Displacement (CI)	122.0474881894
Displacement (L)	2
Doors	4
Engine Configuration	In-Line
Engine Number of Cylinders	4
Front Air Bag Locations	1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type	Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Fuel Type - Primary	Gasoline
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From	Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To	Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Model	Neon
Model Year	1997
Other Engine Info	Engine Info: 16V, Sales Code: ECB
Other Restraint System Info	CGW except LH
Plant City	Belvidere
Plant Company Name	Belvidere assembly
Plant Country	United States
Plant State	Illinois
Seat Belt Type	Manual
Series2	L Series
Trim	Base/SE
Valve Train Design	Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Descriptor	1B3ES27C*VD
Vehicle Type	Passenger Car
Sample_VIN	1B3ES27C4VD293270