Honda VIN/Chassis Decoder

Just as every person has unique fingerprints, every vehicle carries its own distinctive identifier - the Vehicle Information Number, commonly known as VIN.

This unique sequence serves as your vehicle's DNA, revealing crucial details about its origins: from its manufacturing location and year of production to specific features like body type and trim specifications.

Understanding how to decode this vital information helps ensure accuracy when searching for compatible parts or researching vehicle history.

Where to find your VIN?
VIN in doorjamb
Driver's side doorjamb
VIN in windshield
Driver's side windshield base

The VIN can be found in one of these two locations:

Images from Honda VIN Decoding and Chassis Codes by Honda-Tech
1: Country
2: Manufacturer
3: Type
4: Series
5: Series
6: Series
7: Body/Trans
8: Grade
9: Check
10: Year
11: Plant
12-17: Serial
1-2: Car Line
3: Engine
4: Body/Trans
5-10: Serial