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Dodge & Ram VIN Guide

Reading A Dodge & Ram VIN

Dodge & Ram's VIN follows the same 17-character ISO standard as every other manufacturer, but the first few characters split out by division and country in a way that's worth knowing before you buy.

World Manufacturer Identifier (positions 1–3)

Ram split off from Dodge as its own brand in 2010, but both still share Stellantis' WMI conventions. 1C3 marks a US-built Dodge passenger car, while 1C6 marks a US-built Ram truck from Sterling Heights or Warren, Michigan. Older Ram trucks (2009 and earlier, badged Dodge Ram) instead carry a 1D7 or 1D3 WMI — useful for spotting the pre-split generation at a glance.

Code	Meaning
1C3	US-built Dodge passenger car (Charger, Challenger)
1C6	US-built Ram truck (Sterling Heights / Warren, Michigan)
2C3 / 2C6	Canada-built Dodge/Ram (Windsor, Ontario)
3C4 / 3C6	Mexico-built Dodge/Ram (Saltillo & Toluca)

Engine code (position 8)

On a Ram, position 8 is what separates a HEMI V8 from a Pentastar V6 or EcoDiesel — the live decode above resolves the exact engine against the actual model year, since codes are reused across generations.

Model year and plant (positions 10–11)

Ram trucks come from Sterling Heights and Warren, Michigan in the US, and Saltillo, Mexico for heavy-duty and certain 1500 variants. Dodge passenger cars are built in Brampton, Ontario. Position 11 resolves the exact plant for any VIN decoded above.

Coverage

Dodge & Ram Models You Can Decode

Any Dodge & Ram sold in the US since 1981 is covered, retail or fleet. Common models people check:

Ram 1500Ram 2500/3500 HDChargerChallengerDurangoHornetRam ProMaster

Safety

What The Recall Check Catches

Dodge & Ram's recall history spans a wide range of components over the decades. Rather than listing past campaigns here (which would go stale), the tool above queries NHTSA's live recall registry the moment you decode a VIN, so what you see is always current for that exact year, make and model.

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Dodge & Ram VIN Questions

What does 1C6 mean on a Ram VIN?

1C6 identifies a US-built Ram truck, typically from Sterling Heights or Warren, Michigan. 3C6 marks a Mexico-built Ram from Saltillo. Pre-2010 trucks badged Dodge Ram instead carry a 1D7 or 1D3 WMI.

Is this the same as Ram's or Dodge's own VIN decoder?

No. This tool is independent and not affiliated with Stellantis, Dodge, or Ram Trucks. It reads the same publicly standardized VIN format and pulls factory specifications from NHTSA's public vPIC database.

Does this show Dodge and Ram recalls?

Yes. After decoding, the tool automatically checks NHTSA's recall database for the vehicle's year, make and model and lists every open safety campaign, including the defect, risk and remedy.

Where do I find the VIN on a Ram truck?

On the dash at the base of the windshield (visible from outside, driver's side), on the driver-door jamb sticker, on the frame rail, and on the title and registration.

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