How to decode a Jeep Wagoneer VIN

Characters 1-3 of a Jeep Wagoneer VIN

The World Manufacturer Identifier, commonly known as the WMI, is a unique three-character code that forms the initial segment of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which is used to identify the manufacturer of the vehicle. For the Jeep Wagoneer, the WMI can start with codes such as 1C4, 1J4, or 1JC depending on the model year and the country of manufacture. The 1 denotes the country of origin, which is the United States, and the C4, J4, or JC specifies Jeep as the manufacturer, under the parent company FCA US LLC (now part of Stellantis). This identifier is essential in cataloging and tracking vehicles for registration, warranty claims, theft prevention, and historical records.

List of WMI Codes for a Jeep Wagoneer

WMI: 1JC

Model Years Covered: 1981-1988
Example VIN: 1JCNE15N5BT058123
Manufacturer Name: FCA US LLC
Vehicle Type: Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
City: Auburn Hills
State or Province: Michigan
Country: United States

WMI: 1J4

Model Years Covered: 1989-1990
Example VIN: 1J4FN78L2KL444947
Manufacturer Name: FCA US LLC
Vehicle Type: Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
City: Auburn Hills
State or Province: Michigan
Country: United States

WMI: 1C4

Model Years Covered: 2022-2024
Example VIN: 1C4SJUAT0NS181392
Manufacturer Name: FCA US LLC
Vehicle Type: Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
City: Auburn Hills
State or Province: Michigan
Country: United States

Characters 4-8 are the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) of a Jeep Wagoneer 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 Jeep Wagoneer:

Known VDS for a Jeep Wagoneer
NE15N	NA15N	CJ15N	NJ15N	WC756	WL755	WB755	WB756	ML754	MT754
FN78L	SJUAT	SJVDT	SJVAT	SJUDT	SJVBT	SJUBT	SJVBP	SJUAP	SJVDP
SJSDP	SJUBP	SJRBP	SJVAP	SJSBP	SJRAP	SJSAP	SJUDP	SJRDP

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 Jeep Wagoneer 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 Jeep Wagoneer VIN — Year Code

Year Code	Year
R	2024 Jeep Wagoneer
P	2023 Jeep Wagoneer
N	2022 Jeep Wagoneer
L	1990 Jeep Wagoneer
K	1989 Jeep Wagoneer
J	1988 Jeep Wagoneer
H	1987 Jeep Wagoneer
G	1986 Jeep Wagoneer
F	1985 Jeep Wagoneer
E	1984 Jeep Wagoneer
D	1983 Jeep Wagoneer
C	1982 Jeep Wagoneer
B	1981 Jeep Wagoneer

11th Character in the Jeep Wagoneer VIN — Plant Code(s)

Known Jeep Wagoneer Assembly Factory VIN Code(s)

Plant Code	Plant City	Plant State	Plant Country	Plant Company Name	Example VIN
8	Detroit	Michigan	United States	Mack Assembly	1C4SJVDT1N8231179
L	Toledo	Ohio	United States	Toledo Assembly # 1	1J4FN78L2KL444947
S	Warren	Michigan	United States	Warren Truck Assembly	1C4SJUAT0NS181392
T	Toledo	Ohio	United States	Toledo Assembly Plant	1JCNE15N5BT058123

VIN Characters 12 - 17 of a Jeep Wagoneer

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

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How to find a Jeep Wagoneer’s VIN?

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

Examine the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side to find the VIN of your Jeep Wagoneer; it’s usually visible from outside the vehicle.
Open the driver’s side door and check the doorjamb area, where you may find the VIN on a Jeep Wagoneer on a compliance sticker.
Look for the VIN on the frame of the Jeep Wagoneer near the engine bay, which might be stamped directly into the chassis.
Check your Jeep Wagoneer’s vehicle registration documents or insurance documents, where the VIN is often listed.
Inspect the rear wheel well on the driver’s side; sometimes the VIN can be found stamped on the body in that location for certain Jeep models.
If your Jeep Wagoneer has a spare tire compartment, the VIN might be located within that compartment, either on the body or a sticker.
Peruse the owner’s manual or service records for your Jeep Wagoneer as the VIN is often recorded on these documents.

What info can a Jeep Wagoneer VIN reveal?

Model Year: The VIN can reveal the vehicles model year being the year 2024, providing insights into the age and potential historical value of the vehicle.
Manufacturer Name: The VIN provides the manufacturer name, suggesting that the vehicle was manufactured by FCA US LLC.
Plant City: The VIN includes the city where the vehicle was assembled, which is Warren, offering insights into the vehicle’s production location.

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Sample VIN Decode Report for a Jeep Wagoneer

Vehicle Spec	Value
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	Standard
Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)	Standard
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Standard
Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs	Standard
Backup Camera	Standard
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)	Standard
Body Class	Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Brake System Type	Hydraulic
Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)	Standard
Daytime Running Light (DRL)	Standard
Displacement (CC)	5700.0
Displacement (CI)	347.83534133997
Displacement (L)	5.7
Doors	4
Drive Type	4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)	Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Standard
Engine Brake (hp) From	392
Engine Configuration	V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer	FCA
Engine Number of Cylinders	8
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)	Standard
Front Air Bag Locations	1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Fuel Type - Primary	Gasoline
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From	Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Headlamp Light Source	LED
Keyless Ignition	Standard
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	Standard
Model	Wagoneer
Model Year	2022
Parking Assist	Standard
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)	Standard
Plant City	Warren
Plant Company Name	WARREN TRUCK ASSEMBLY
Plant Country	United States
Plant State	Michigan
Rear Automatic Emergency Braking	Standard
Seat Belt Type	Manual
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching	Standard
Series	Series III
Side Air Bag Locations	All Rows
Steering Location	Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type	Direct
Traction Control	Standard
Transmission Speeds	8
Transmission Style	Automatic
Vehicle Descriptor	1C4SJVDT*NS
Vehicle Type	Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
Sample_VIN	1C4SJVDT0NS100473