Jeep VIN positions in the 2026 filing
FCA US's model year 2026 filing covers 8 Jeep models (Jeep: Wrangler, Compass, Cherokee, Wagoneer S, Gladiator, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Cherokee, Recon) with 71 codes.
Model identified by positions 5-7 with the first 3 characters.
| Pos. | What it encodes | Example: Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Maker code (WMI) | 1C4 = FCA US LLC, MPV |
| 4 | GVWR and restraint system | P = 5001-6000#, (2268 - 2721 KG), Active Belts, Air Bags, Side Bags- All Rows |
| 5-7 | Brand, marketing name, drive wheels, brake system, body type, drive position, price series | JXA = Jeep Wrangler, 4WD, Hydraulic Brakes, 2 Door Open Body, Left Hand Drive, Sport |
| 8 | Engine | G = 3.6L, V6, Gasoline, STLA, 285 hp |
| 9 | Check digit | calculated from the other 16 |
| 10 | Model year | T = 2026 |
| 11 | Assembly plant | W = Toledo North Assembly, Toledo, OH, USA |
| 12-17 | Serial number |
Jeep engine codes, position 8
12 engines across 8 models; a code is valid only with the models listed next to it.
| Code | Engine as printed | Models |
|---|---|---|
| G | 3.6L, V6, Gasoline, STLA, 285 hp | Wrangler, Gladiator |
| N | 2.0L, Turbo, I4, Gasoline, STLA, 270 hp | Wrangler |
| J | 6.4L, V8, Gasoline, STLA, 470 hp | Wrangler |
| N | 2.0L, Turbo, I4, Gasoline, STLA, 200 hp | Compass |
| 2 | 1.6L, Turbo, I4, HEV, STLA, 210 hp | Cherokee |
| K | 400V, BEV, FRT/RR, Electric, STLA, 500 hp | Wagoneer S |
| M | 400V, BEV, FRT/RR, Electric, STLA, 400 hp | Wagoneer S |
| P | 3.0L, Turbo, I6, Gasoline, STLA, 420 hp | Grand Wagoneer |
| R | 2.0L, Turbo, I4, Gasoline, STLA, 324 hp | Grand Cherokee |
| 6 | 2.0L, PHEV, I4, PHEV, STLA, 375 hp | Grand Cherokee |
| G | 3.6L, V6, Gasoline, STLA, TBD | Grand Cherokee |
| K | 400V, BEV, FRT/RR, Electric, STLA, 650 hp | Recon |
Jeep maker codes (first 3 characters)
| Code | Manufacturer | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1C4 | FCA US LLC | MPV |
| 3C4 | FCA Mexico S.A. de C.V. | MPV |
| 1C6 | FCA US LLC | Truck |
Jeep plant codes (position 11)
| Code | Assembly plant |
|---|---|
| W | Toledo North Assembly, Toledo, OH, USA |
| T | Toluca Assembly, Toluca, Mexico, Mexico |
| L | Toledo Supplier Park, Toledo, OH, USA |
| S | Warren Truck Assembly, Warren, MI, USA |
| C | Jefferson North Assembly, Detroit, MI, USA |
| 8 | Mack 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 Jeep VIN?
Enter all 17 characters. Take the made-up example 1C4PJXAG5TW100001: positions 5 to 7 (JXA) give Jeep Wrangler, 4WD, Hydraulic Brakes, 2 Door Open Body, Left Hand Drive, Sport, so it reads as a 2026 Jeep Wrangler.
Which VIN character is the engine code on a Jeep?
Position 8. On a model year 2026 Jeep Wrangler, G is 3.6L, V6, Gasoline, STLA, 285 hp. Read it together with the model: codes differ between models and years.
What does 1C4 mean on a VIN?
1C4 is FCA US LLC, MPV.
Which plant built my Jeep?
Position 11 is the plant. In the model year 2026 filing: W is Toledo North Assembly, Toledo, OH, USA; T is Toluca Assembly, Toluca, Mexico, Mexico; L is Toledo Supplier Park, Toledo, OH, USA.