Most Chrysler LeBaron VINs open with 3C3 (Mexico, 1987–1995). Position 11, the plant, shows 8 codes, most often F (48%); a 1995 LeBaron carries S in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 28 recall campaigns and 475 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Chrysler LeBaron VIN
Here is a real 1994 Chrysler LeBaron VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 1C3EU4534RF189318 — 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 LeBaron VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
Every Chrysler LeBaron we have on record, from 1987 to 1995, opens with the same three characters, 3C3:
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3C3 | 1987–1995 | Mexico | Passenger Car |
Position 11 names the plant. On the Chrysler LeBaron it is not one number either — assembly moved between 8 of them over the years:
| Plant code | Years active | VINs on record | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| F | 1984–1995 | 220 | |
| G | 1983–1992 | 130 | |
| T | 1987–1995 | 69 | |
| N | 1985–1995 | 23 | |
| 6 | 1987–1995 | 5 | |
| 2 | 1989–1994 | 3 | |
| 3 | 1992–1994 | 3 | |
| H | 1987–1994 | 3 |
Counted from 71 dated Chrysler LeBaron VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Chrysler LeBaron
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Chrysler LeBaron has not yet outlived: its 15 years still map one-to-one. All 15 model years of the Chrysler LeBaron, 1981 to 1995, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | S | — |
| 1994 | R | — |
| 1993 | P | — |
| 1992 | N | — |
| 1991 | M | — |
| 1990 | L | — |
| 1989 | K | — |
| 1988 | J | — |
| 1987 | H | — |
| 1986 | G | — |
| 1985 | F | — |
| 1984 | E | — |
| 1983 | D | — |
| 1982 | C | — |
| 1981 | B | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Chrysler LeBaron VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 4 VINs the Chrysler LeBaron uses 7 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | X (75%) · E (25%) | 2 distinct |
| 5 — series | J (75%) · U (25%) | 2 distinct |
| 8 — engine | J (50%) · K (25%) · 3 (25%) | 3 distinct |
What a decoded Chrysler LeBaron VIN gets you
Behind a Chrysler LeBaron VIN: 475 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 28 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 475 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 23 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 15 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Chrysler LeBaron
A Chrysler LeBaron 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 LeBaron VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 28 recall campaigns and 475 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Chrysler LeBaron.
What year is my LeBaron by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 1995 LeBaron carries S, a 1994 LeBaron carries R, a 1993 LeBaron carries P.
Where was my LeBaron built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 456 dated Chrysler LeBaron VINs it reads F 48%, G 29%, T 15%, N 5% and 4 rarer codes.
What does position 4 mean on a Chrysler LeBaron VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 4 Chrysler LeBaron VINs here, X is the most common character in position 4, on 75% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Chrysler LeBaron check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with 3C3. 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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