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Nissan VIN Decoder
Nissan VIN Decoder
What is a VIN?
The VIN is the "Vehicle Identification Number" for your automobile or truck. This number breaks down your vehicle to illustrate such things as engine size, body style, model year,
transmission type, color, etc. For vehicles newer than 1980, this is a 17 digit alphanumeric number.
Where to Find VIN Numbers?
The most common place to find your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is on a small metal plate attached to the driver side top of the dashboard. The tag is designed to be visible through
the windshield for easy access. Every car is required to have one of these and all of them are located in this one place. It is illegal to remove or change this plate. If the tag is missing,
chances are the vehicle has been repaired, or was most likely, stolen.
Other places where you might find your vehicles' VIN number:
- Vehicle Identification Label in your Owner's Manual
- Stamped on the frame under the front hood
- On a sticker on the driver's side door pillar
- On state vehicle registration certificate
- On the vehicle title of ownership
- New cars have the VIN on the price sticker
- A label in the luggage/spare tire area
Why is this VIN so important?
The VIN gives a detailed breakdown of your vehicle so any guesswork on the application of the vehicle to find the correct parts, repair information, service procedures, etc.
Are all the letters and numbers necessary when entering my VIN?
Yes, the VIN sequence as well as properly entering each number and letter is critical. Each alphanumeric entry represents a particular feature of your vehicle so please take your time
while entering the VIN and double-check it.
Still have questions? Post your questions on the Nissanhelp.com Forums
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Example 5N1-N-G-0-1-C-8-S-T-000001 |
5N1-N-G-0-1-C-8-S-T-000001Manufacturer |
JN1 |
Japan Produce Nissan Passenger Vehicle |
JN3 |
Japan Produce Nissan Passenger Vehicle |
JN6 |
Japan Produce Nissan Truck & Van |
JN8 |
Japan Produce Nissan Multi-Purpose Vehicle |
1N4 |
USA Produce Nissan Car |
1N6 |
USA Produce Nissan Truck |
5BZ |
USA Produce Nissan Truck & Van |
5N1 |
USA Produce Nissan Multi-Purpose |
3N1 |
Mexico Produce Nissan Car |
JN1 |
Japan Produce Nissan Car |
JN3 |
Japan Produce Nissan Convertible |
JN6 |
Japan Produce Nissan Van |
JN8 |
Japan Produce Nissan Multi-Purpose Vehicle |
5N1-N-G-0-1-C-8-S-T-000001 Engine Type ⇒Extended Engine Type |
A |
VG30D, VK45DE, VQ35DE, VK56DE, VQ40DE, QR25DE |
B |
KA24DE, SR20DE, VQ35HR, MR18DE, QR25DE |
C |
SR20DE, VG30DETT, QG18DE |
D |
KA24DE, QG18DE, VQ35DE, |
E |
VE30DE, GA16DE, VG33E |
F |
KA24E |
H |
VG30E |
M |
KA24DE, VG33ER |
N |
VH45DE |
R |
VG30DE |
S |
KA24E |
T |
VG33E |
Z |
HR, VHR |
|
Extended Engine Type |
5N1-N-G-1-C-8-S-T-000001 Model Line ⇒Extended Model Line |
A |
Armada, Titan, Maxima |
B |
Sentra, 200SX |
C |
Versa (07-11) |
D |
Truck, Xterra (00-04), Frontier |
J |
Maxima |
N |
Xterra (05-11) |
R |
Pathfinder |
S |
240SX, Rogue (08-11) |
U |
Altima |
Z |
300Z, 350Z, Murano |
|
Extended Model Line |
5N1-N-G-0-1-C-8-S-T-000001Model Change (0-9) |
0 |
No Change |
Example |
6 |
Frontier King Cab |
7 |
Frontier Crew Cab |
5N1-N-G-0-1-C-8-S-T-000001Body Type |
1 |
4-Door Sedan, Standard Body Truck |
4 |
2-Door Coupe |
5 |
4-Door Wagon |
6 |
2-Door Convertible, Fastback, King Cab Truck |
7 |
Crew Cab Truck |
8 |
8- Door Wagon |
5N1-N-G-0-1-C-8-S-T-000001Miscellaneous |
A |
Air Bag System |
C |
Air Bag System |
D |
Driver & Front Passenger Air Bag + 3 Point Seat Belt |
E |
Driver and front passenger SRS air bags, SRS side air bags, SRS curtain air bag & 3 point manual seat belt |
P |
Passive Restraint System |
S |
2 Wheel Drive (2WD) - Rear ABS |
T |
2 Wheel Drive (2WD) - 4-Wheel ABS |
Y |
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) - 4-Wheel ABS |
U |
2WD |
W |
AWD (4WD) |
5N1-N-G-0-1-C-8-S-T-000001Check Digit |
5N1-N-G-0-1-C-8-S-T-000001Model Year |
L |
1990 |
M |
1991 |
N |
1192 |
P |
1993 |
R |
1994 |
S |
1995 |
T |
1996 |
V |
1997 |
W |
1998 |
X |
1999 |
Y |
2000 |
1 |
2001 |
2 |
2002 |
3 |
2003 |
4 |
2004 |
5 |
2005 |
6 |
2006 |
7 |
2007 |
8 |
2008 |
9 |
2009 |
A |
2010 |
B |
2011 |
C |
2012 |
D |
2013 |
E |
2014 |
F |
2015 |
G |
2016 |
H |
2017 |
J |
2018 |
K |
2019 |
L |
2020 |
5N1-N-G-0-1-C-8-S-T-000001Plant Code |
C |
Smyrna, Tennessee, USA |
L |
Aguas Calientes, Mexico |
M |
Tochigi, Japan |
N |
Canton, Mississippi, USA |
T |
Tochigi, Japan |
T |
Oppama, Japan |
W |
Kyushyu, Japan |
5N1-N-G-0-1-C-8-S-T-000001Serial Number |
* For a more accurate detailed information of the VIN please see the "General Information" (GI)
section of the service manual.
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