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Decoding Jeep Vehicle VIN Numbers
Decoding
1984 to 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ VIN Numbers
Jeep Cherokee
VIN numbers can be found on the inside of the windshield on
the drivers side.
See the
Jeep Spotters Guide for help
identifying your Jeep.
1984-1988 XJ
Chart
|
Position |
Interpretation |
Code=Description |
|
1 |
Country of Origin |
1 = United States |
|
2 |
Make |
J = Jeep |
|
3 |
Vehicle Type |
C = MPV
D = Incomplete Vehicle |
|
4 |
Engine Type |
B = 2.1L (128 Cu.
in.) 4-Cylinder Turbo (Diesel)
H = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder TBI (Gasoline)
U = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder 1 Bbl.
(Gasoline)
W = 2.8L (171 Cu. In.) V6 2 Bbl. (Gasoline)
M = 4.0L (242 Cu. In.) 6-Cylinder (Gasoline) |
|
5 |
Transmission/
(Transfer Case) |
L = 5=Speed Manual
Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
X = 4-Speed Manual Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
B = Auto Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
C = Auto Floor Shift (Full Time 4WD)
E = Auto Column Shift (Part Time 4WD)
J = Auto Column Shift (Full Time 4WD)
A = Auto Column Shift (2WD) |
|
6 and 7 |
Body Style |
73 = 2WD Cherokee
Wagon 2-Door
74 = 2WD Cherokee Wagon 4-Door
75 = 4WD Wagoneer Wagon 4-Door
77 = 4WD Cherokee Wagon 2-Door
78 = 4WD Cherokee Wagon 4-Door |
|
8 |
Trim Package |
1 = Custom
2 = Pioneer
3 = Chief
4 = Laredo
5 = Wagoneer
6 = Limited
K = Cherokee Base (2WD)
L = Pioneer (2WD)
M = Laredo (2WD) |
|
9 |
Check Digit |
Manufacturer
Assigned |
|
10 |
Model Year |
E = 1984
F = 1985
G = 1986
H = 1987
J = 1988 |
|
11 |
Assembly Plant |
J = Brampton,
Ontario, Canada
L = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1
P = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2
T = Toledo, Ohio |
|
12-17 |
Sequential Serial
Number |
Production Sequence
- Six Digit Number |
1989 XJ Chart
|
Position |
Interpretation |
Code=Description |
|
1 |
Country of Origin |
1 = United States |
|
2 |
Make |
J = Jeep |
|
3 |
Vehicle Type |
3 = MPV
6 = Incomplete Vehicle
7 = Truck |
|
4 |
GVWR |
E = 3001-4000
F = 4001-5000
G = 5001-6000
H = 6001-7000 |
|
5 |
Car Line |
J = Cherokee 4WD
N = Wagoneer 4WD
T = Cherokee 2WD |
|
6 |
Series |
2 = Base (L)
3 = Pioneer (M)
5 = Laredo (P)
7 = Limited (X) |
|
7 |
Body Style |
5 = 4-door wagon
7 = 2-door wagon
8 = 4-door wagon |
|
8 |
Engine |
E = 2.5L
L = 4.0L
P = 2.5L
S = 4.0L |
|
9 |
Check Digit |
Manufacturer
Assigned |
|
10 |
Model Year |
K = 1989 |
|
11 |
Assembly Plant |
J = Brampton,
Ontario, Canada
L = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1
P = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2
T = Toledo, Ohio |
|
12-17 |
Sequential Serial
Number |
Production Sequence
- Six Digit Number |
1997-1999 XJ
Chart
|
Position |
Interpretation |
Code=Description |
|
1 |
Country of Origin |
1 = United States |
|
2 |
Make |
J = Jeep |
|
3 |
Vehicle Type |
4 = MPV |
|
4 |
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating |
F = 4001-5000 lbs. |
|
5 |
Vehicle Line |
J = Cherokee
4×4 (LHD)
N = Cherokee 4×4 (RHD)
B = Cherokee 2WD (RHD)
T = Cherokee 2WD
(LHD) |
|
6 |
Series |
2 = SE
6 = Sport
7 = Country |
|
7 |
Body Style |
7 = 2-Door Sport
Utility
8 = 4-Door Sport Utility |
|
8 |
Engine |
P = 2.5L 4-Cylinder
MFI (EPE)
S = 4.0L I-6 HO MFI (ERH) |
|
9 |
Check Digit |
0 through 9, or X |
|
10 |
Model Year |
V = 1997
W = 1998
X = 1999 |
|
11 |
Assembly Plant |
L = Toledo #1 |
|
12-17 |
Vehicle Build
Sequence |
Six Digit Number |
2000-2001 XJ
Chart
|
Position |
Interpretation |
Code=Description |
|
1 |
Country of Origin |
1 = United States |
|
2 |
Make |
J = Jeep |
|
3 |
Vehicle Type |
4 = MPV |
|
4 |
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating |
F = 4001-5000 |
|
5 |
Vehicle Line |
F = Cherokee
4×4 (LHD)
J = Cherokee 4×4(RHD)
EXPORT
N = Cherokee 4×4 (RHD)
B = Cherokee 4×2 (RHD)
T = Cherokee 4×2
(LHD) |
|
6 |
Series/Transmission |
N = 5 speed manual
A = 3 speed auto
B = 4 speed auto
4 = Sport
6 = Cherokee Country/Limited
5 = Classic |
|
7 |
Body Style |
7 = 2dr Sport
Utility
8 = 4dr Sport Utility |
|
8 |
Engine |
M = 2.5L Diesel
P = 2.5L Gasoline
S = 4.0L Gasoline |
|
9 |
Check Digit |
Manufacturer
Assigned |
|
10 |
Model Year |
Y = 2000
Z = 2001 |
|
11 |
Assembly Plant |
L = Toledo, Ohio
Plant #1 |
|
12-17 |
Sequential Serial
Number |
Production Sequence
- Six Digit Number |
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