How to decode a 1999 Dodge Stratus VIN

Characters 1-3 of a 1999 Dodge Stratus VIN

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes are a unique three-digit sequence utilized to identify the manufacturer of a vehicle, its type, and the country in which it is produced. For instance, FCA US LLC, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, uses the WMI “1B3” for some of its passenger cars produced between 1995 and 2006, such as the 1999 Dodge Stratus. This code not only denotes the vehicle’s manufacturer but also assists in recognizing specific attributes pertaining to the vehicle’s origin and classification. WMIs are an essential component of a vehicle’s 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), facilitating global identification and tracking. Through this system, each vehicle carries a distinct identifier that encapsulates significant production details.

List of WMI Codes for a 1999 Dodge Stratus

WMI: 1B3

Model Years Covered: 1995-2006
Example VIN: 1B3EJ46X0XN599706
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 1999 Dodge Stratus 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 1999 Dodge Stratus:

Known VDS for a 1999 Dodge Stratus
EJ46X	EJ46C	EJ56H

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 1999 Dodge Stratus 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 1999 Dodge Stratus VIN — Year Code

Year Code	Year
X	1999

11th Character in the 1999 Dodge Stratus VIN — Plant Code(s)

Known 1999 Dodge Stratus Assembly Factory VIN Code(s)

Plant Code	Plant City	Plant State	Plant Country	Plant Company Name	Example VIN
N	Sterling Heights	Michigan	United States	Sterling Heights Assembly Plant	1B3EJ46X0XN599706

VIN Characters 12 - 17 of a 1999 Dodge Stratus

The final 6 characters in a 1999 Dodge Stratus’s 17-digit VIN are its serial number, which will be unique to every vehicle.

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How to find a 1999 Dodge Stratus’s VIN?

Locating the VIN number on your 1999 Dodge Stratus is key for identification. Here’s how to find it:

The dashboard on the driver’s side of your 1999 Dodge Stratus is a common place to find the VIN, which can usually be seen through the windshield.
On the 1999 Dodge Stratus, inspect the driver’s side door jamb as the VIN may be located on a label or sticker where the door closes.
Look under the hood of your Dodge Stratus for a metal plate attached to the engine bay, which often contains the VIN.
Examine the trunk area, specifically under the spare tire, where a sticker containing the VIN of your 1999 Dodge Stratus might be affixed.
If your Dodge Stratus has its original documentation, the vehicle’s VIN can also be found on the title, registration, or insurance documents.

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Sample VIN Decode Report for a 1999 Dodge Stratus

Vehicle Spec	Value
Body Class	Sedan/Saloon
Destination Market	U.S., Canada
Displacement (CC)	2500.0
Displacement (CI)	152.55936023683
Displacement (L)	2.5
Doors	4
Engine Configuration	V-Shaped
Engine Number of Cylinders	6
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	Stratus
Model Year	1999
Other Engine Info	Sales Code: EEB
Other Restraint System Info	CGW except LH
Plant City	Sterling Heights
Plant Company Name	STERLING HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY PLANT
Plant Country	United States
Plant State	Michigan
Seat Belt Type	Manual
Series	JA
Series2	P Series
Trim	ES
Valve Train Design	Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Descriptor	1B3EJ56H*XN
Vehicle Type	Passenger Car
Sample_VIN	1B3EJ56H2XN524617