Dodge VIN positions in the 2026 filing
FCA US's model year 2026 filing covers 3 Dodge models (Dodge: Charger, Durango; Chrysler: Pacifica / Grand Caravan / Voyager) with 36 codes.
Model identified by positions 5-7 with the first 3 characters.
| Pos. | What it encodes | Example: Dodge Charger |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Maker code (WMI) | 2C3 = FCA Canada Inc, Passenger Car |
| 4 | GVWR and restraint system | C = Active Belts, Front Air Bags, With Side Inflatable Restraints - All Rows |
| 5-7 | Brand, marketing name, drive wheels, brake system, body type, drive position, price series | DBC = Dodge Charger BEV, AWD, 2-Door Coupe, Left Hand Drive, Daytona R/T; Daytona (Canada) |
| 8 | Engine | K = 400V, BEV, FRT/RR, Electric, STLA, 536 hp (daytona r t), 670 hp (daytona scat pack) |
| 9 | Check digit | calculated from the other 16 |
| 10 | Model year | T = 2026 |
| 11 | Assembly plant | R = Windsor Assembly, Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| 12-17 | Serial number |
Dodge engine codes, position 8
8 engines across 3 models; a code is valid only with the models listed next to it.
| Code | Engine as printed | Models |
|---|---|---|
| K | 400V, BEV, FRT/RR, Electric, STLA, 536 hp (daytona r t), 670 hp (daytona scat pack) | Charger |
| P | 3.0L, Turbo, I6, Gasoline, STLA, 550 hp (scat pack), 420 hp (r t) | Charger |
| G | 3.6L, V6, Gasoline, STLA, 295 hp | Durango |
| T | 5.7L, V8, Gasoline, STLA, 357 hp | Durango |
| 9 | 6.2L, Supercharged, V8, Gasoline, STLA, 710 hp | Durango |
| J | 6.4L, V8, Gasoline, STLA, 475 hp | Durango |
| G | 3.6L, V6, Gasoline, STLA, 287 hp (chrysler pacifica), 287 hp (chrysler voyager grand caravan) | Chrysler Pacifica / Grand Caravan / Voyager |
| 7 | 3.6L, PHEV, V6, PHEV, STLA, 260 hp (chrysler pacifica) | Chrysler Pacifica / Grand Caravan / Voyager |
Dodge maker codes (first 3 characters)
| Code | Manufacturer | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2C3 | FCA Canada Inc | Passenger Car |
| 1C4 | FCA US LLC | MPV |
| 2C4 | FCA Canada Inc | MPV |
Dodge plant codes (position 11)
| Code | Assembly plant |
|---|---|
| R | Windsor Assembly, Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| C | Jefferson North Assembly, Detroit, MI, USA |
Source
"ALL-VEHICLES2026.pdf" (3/27/2026); "FGA-CAR2026.pdf" (1/20/2026) (FCA US LLC, NHTSA Manufacturer Information Database, retrieved October 2, 2026). Older years and general VIN rules: VIN decoder. Not affiliated with FCA US LLC.
Questions
How do I decode a Dodge VIN?
Enter all 17 characters. Take the made-up example 2C3CDBCK6TR100001: positions 5 to 7 (DBC) give Dodge Charger BEV, AWD, 2-Door Coupe, Left Hand Drive, Daytona R/T; Daytona (Canada), so it reads as a 2026 Dodge Charger.
Which VIN character is the engine code on a Dodge?
Position 8. On a model year 2026 Dodge Charger, K is 400V, BEV, FRT/RR, Electric, STLA, 536 hp (daytona r t), 670 hp (daytona scat pack). Read it together with the model: codes differ between models and years.
What does 2C3 mean on a VIN?
2C3 is FCA Canada Inc, Passenger Car.
Which plant built my Dodge?
Position 11 is the plant. In the model year 2026 filing: R is Windsor Assembly, Windsor, Ontario, Canada; C is Jefferson North Assembly, Detroit, MI, USA.