Mitsubishi VIN positions in the 2026 filing
Mitsubishi's model year 2026 filing covers 4 Mitsubishi models (Mitsubishi: Outlander Sport, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Outlander PHEV) with 29 codes.
Model identified by position 5 with the first 3 characters.
| Pos. | What it encodes | Example: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Maker code (WMI) | JA4 = MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION, MPV |
| 4 | GVWR and restraint (seating positions) | A = 4001 to 5000 lbs, C Class, ALL, 1, 1,3,4,6, N/A |
| 5 | Car line | R = OUTLANDER SPORT 4WD |
| 6 | Make & price (trim lines) | U = S Series / E Series / LE Series / SE Series / RALLIART / SAM *3 / Trail Edition / SE Series*2 |
| 7 | Body type | A = 5 Door-WAGON |
| 8 | Engine & electrical motor | U = 2.0L DOHC MIVEC Gasoline, 148HP/6000rpm, 4cylinder, In-line |
| 9 | Check digit | calculated from the other 16 |
| 10 | Model year | T = 2026 |
| 11 | Assembly plant | U = MIZUSHIMA Kurashiki City, Okayama Pref., JAPAN |
| 12-17 | Serial number |
Mitsubishi engine codes, position 8
5 engines across 4 models; a code is valid only with the models listed next to it.
| Code | Engine as printed | Models |
|---|---|---|
| U | 2.0L DOHC MIVEC Gasoline, 148HP/6000rpm, 4cylinder, In-line | Outlander Sport |
| W | 2.4L DOHC MIVEC Gasoline, 168HP/6000rpm, 4cylinder, In-line | Outlander Sport |
| A | 1.5L DOHC TC/IC MIVEC Gasoline, 152HP/5500rpm, 4cylinder, In-line | Eclipse Cross |
| B | 1.5L DOHC TC/IC MIVEC 48V-BSG Gasoline, 174HP/5,000rpm, 4cylinder, In-line | Outlander |
| 9 | 2.4L DOHC Gasoline/ S91-YA1 Electric, 131HP/5000rpm, 4 cylinder, In-line,, S91(85kW), YA1(100kW),, Lithium-ion (22.7kWh) | Outlander PHEV |
Mitsubishi maker codes (first 3 characters)
| Code | Manufacturer | Type |
|---|---|---|
| JA4 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION | MPV |
Mitsubishi plant codes (position 11)
| Code | Assembly plant |
|---|---|
| U | MIZUSHIMA Kurashiki City, Okayama Pref., JAPAN |
| Z | OKAZAKI Okazaki City, Aichi Pref., JAPAN |
Source
"NHTSA-26VIN_Chart_25VC-NS004_1052_3.pdf" (9/18/2025) (Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, NHTSA Manufacturer Information Database, retrieved October 2, 2026). Older years and general VIN rules: VIN decoder. Not affiliated with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
Questions
How do I decode a Mitsubishi VIN?
Enter all 17 characters. Take the made-up example JA4J3UAB0TZ100001: position 5 (3) gives OUTLANDER 2WD, so it reads as a 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Which VIN character is the engine code on a Mitsubishi?
Position 8. On a model year 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, U is 2.0L DOHC MIVEC Gasoline, 148HP/6000rpm, 4cylinder, In-line. Read it together with the model: codes differ between models and years.
What does JA4 mean on a VIN?
JA4 is MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION, MPV.
Which plant built my Mitsubishi?
Position 11 is the plant. In the model year 2026 filing: U is MIZUSHIMA Kurashiki City, Okayama Pref., JAPAN; Z is OKAZAKI Okazaki City, Aichi Pref., JAPAN.