Most Chrysler Pacifica VINs open with 3C6 (Mexico, 2017). Position 11, the plant, shows 7 codes, most often R (99%); a 2026 Pacifica carries T in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 43 recall campaigns and 6,414 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Chrysler Pacifica VIN
Here is a real 2027 Chrysler Pacifica VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 2C4RC3PG9VR592255 — 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 Pacifica VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
Every Chrysler Pacifica we have on record, all from 2017, opens with the same three characters, 3C6:
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3C6 | 2017–2017 | Mexico | Truck |
Position 11 names the plant. On the Chrysler Pacifica it is not one number either — assembly moved between 7 of them over the years:
| Plant code | Years active | VINs on record | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 2004–2026 | 6,375 | |
| 6 | 2004–2017 | 10 | |
| 5 | 2004–2017 | 7 | |
| 1 | 2005–2018 | 5 | |
| H | 2006–2018 | 4 | |
| G | 2004–2017 | 3 | |
| 2 | 2005–2018 | 3 |
Counted from 1 dated Chrysler Pacifica VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Chrysler Pacifica
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Chrysler Pacifica has not yet outlived: its 16 years still map one-to-one. All 16 model years of the Chrysler Pacifica, 2004 to 2026, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T | — |
| 2025 | S | — |
| 2024 | R | — |
| 2023 | P | — |
| 2022 | N | — |
| 2021 | M | — |
| 2020 | L | — |
| 2019 | K | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
| 2017 | H | — |
| 2009 | 9 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | — |
| 2006 | 6 | — |
| 2005 | 5 | — |
| 2004 | 4 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Chrysler Pacifica VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 403 VINs the Chrysler Pacifica uses 10 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | R (98%) · G (2%) | 2 distinct |
| 5 — series | C (98%) · M (2%) · F (0%) | 3 distinct |
| 8 — engine | G (76%) · 7 (21%) · 4 (1%) · X (1%) · L (0%) | 5 distinct |
What a decoded Chrysler Pacifica VIN gets you
Behind a Chrysler Pacifica VIN: 6,414 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 43 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 6,414 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 24 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Crash-test ratings | 10 rated model years | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 16 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Chrysler Pacifica
A Chrysler Pacifica VIN normally opens with 2C4; 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 Pacifica VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 43 recall campaigns and 6,414 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Chrysler Pacifica.
What year is my Pacifica by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 Pacifica carries T, a 2025 Pacifica carries S, a 2024 Pacifica carries R.
Where was my Pacifica built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 6,409 dated Chrysler Pacifica VINs it reads R 99%, 6 0%, 5 0%, 1 0% and 3 rarer codes.
What does position 4 mean on a Chrysler Pacifica VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 403 Chrysler Pacifica VINs here, R is the most common character in position 4, on 98% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Chrysler Pacifica check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with 3C6. 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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