Most Chrysler 200 VINs open with 3C3 (Mexico, 2012) or 3B7 (Mexico, 2012). Position 11, the plant, shows 8 codes, most often N (99%); a 2017 200 carries H in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 16 recall campaigns and 3,816 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Chrysler 200 VIN
Here is a real 2017 Chrysler 200 VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 1C3CCCAB5HN501751 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Chrysler 200 VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
The Chrysler 200 VINs on record carry 2 different prefixes. The main one is 3C3 (Mexico, 2012–2012), then 3B7 (Mexico, 2012–2012):
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3C3 | 2012–2012 | Mexico | Passenger Car | |
| 3B7 | 2012–2012 | Mexico | Truck |
Position 11 names the plant. On the Chrysler 200 it is not one number either — assembly moved between 8 of them over the years:
| Plant code | Years active | VINs on record | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 2011–2017 | 3,755 | |
| 5 | 2011–2015 | 9 | |
| 1 | 2011–2016 | 8 | |
| H | 2011–2013 | 7 | |
| 6 | 2013–2015 | 7 | |
| R | 2011–2015 | 5 | |
| 7 | 2014–2015 | 5 | |
| 0 | 2011–2016 | 4 |
Counted from 2 dated Chrysler 200 VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Chrysler 200
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Chrysler 200 has not yet outlived: its 7 years still map one-to-one. All 7 model years of the Chrysler 200, 2011 to 2017, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | H | — |
| 2016 | G | — |
| 2015 | F | — |
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Chrysler 200 VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 76 VINs the Chrysler 200 uses 5 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | C (80%) · B (20%) | 2 distinct |
| 5 — series | C (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | B (57%) · G (43%) | 2 distinct |
What a decoded Chrysler 200 VIN gets you
Behind a Chrysler 200 VIN: 3,816 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 16 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 3,816 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 24 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Crash-test ratings | 6 rated model years | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 7 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Chrysler 200
A Chrysler 200 VIN normally opens with 1C3; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Chrysler 200 VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 16 recall campaigns and 3,816 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Chrysler 200.
Why does my 200 VIN start differently from another 200?
Because the Chrysler 200 was built under several maker codes, by plant and period. Across the Chrysler 200 VINs on record we see 2 of them: 3C3 (2012–2012), 3B7 (2012–2012). Each is genuine for its years.
What year is my 200 by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2017 200 carries H, a 2016 200 carries G, a 2015 200 carries F.
Where was my 200 built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 3,800 dated Chrysler 200 VINs it reads N 99%, 5 0%, 1 0%, H 0% and 4 rarer codes.
What does position 4 mean on a Chrysler 200 VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 76 Chrysler 200 VINs here, C is the most common character in position 4, on 80% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Chrysler 200 check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with 3C3 or 3B7. A plate that starts with anything else, or disagrees with the other copies of the number, needs documents checked before any money changes hands.
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