What WMI codes does Jeep use?

Jeep uses several World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes depending on vehicle type and manufacturing country, including: 1J4, 1C4.

How can I tell what factory built my Jeep?

The 11th character of your Jeep VIN indicates the assembly plant factory code. Refer to our factory code directory below to identify your vehicle's exact assembly plant.

Are safety recall checks free for Jeep?

Yes! Under federal law, all safety defect repairs issued by Jeep or the NHTSA are performed free of charge at any authorized franchised Jeep dealership.

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Jeep VIN Decoder & Vehicle Specifications

Jeep vehicles produced by Stellantis / Chrysler Group feature 1C4 or historical 1J4 WMI prefixes. Toledo Ohio is the world-renowned home of the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator.

Character count: 17/17

Jeep WMI Codes

First 3 characters identifying country & division:

1J4 1C4

Assembly Plant Codes (Digit 11)

Code 'W':Toledo South Assembly, Ohio, USA (Wrangler)

Code 'C':Jefferson North Assembly, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Code 'L':Mack Avenue Assembly, Detroit, Michigan, USA

VIN Locations on Jeep

Driver side windshield lower dash pad
Certification label on driver side door shut face
Stamped on passenger front chassis frame rail
Uconnect system diagnostic screen

Popular Jeep Models

Wrangler

Grand Cherokee

Cherokee

Gladiator

Compass

Renegade

Complete Guide to Jeep Vehicle Identification Numbers

Every Jeep vehicle produced for the global marketplace conforms to federal 49 CFR Part 565 and ISO 3779 standards. Decoding your Jeep VIN allows you to verify original equipment specifications, factory trim packages, engine tuning, and active safety recall eligibility.

Where to Inspect the Jeep VIN

Always cross-reference the public VIN plate located on the lower driver-side dashboard through the windshield with the safety certification sticker located on the driver-side B-pillar door shut face. On Jeep vehicles, matching underhood stampings confirms authentic unibody and chassis integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions

On most Jeep vehicles, the VIN is located at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield, on the federal certification label on the driver's door jamb/B-pillar, and stamped on the engine firewall or passenger shock tower.