Most Chrysler Town and Country VINs open with 3C4 (Mexico, 2013–2015). Position 11, the plant, shows 6 codes, most often R (99%); a 2016 Town and Country carries G in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 76 recall campaigns and 3,788 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Chrysler Town and Country VIN
Here is a real 2016 Chrysler Town and Country VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 2C4RC1HG7GR105091 — 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 Town and Country VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
Every Chrysler Town and Country we have on record, from 2013 to 2015, opens with the same three characters, 3C4:
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3C4 | 2013–2015 | Mexico | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
Position 11 names the plant. On the Chrysler Town and Country it is not one number either — assembly moved between 6 of them over the years:
| Plant code | Years active | VINs on record | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 1991–2016 | 3,733 | |
| X | 1990–1991 | 21 | |
| B | 1990–2011 | 9 | |
| 1 | 2012–2016 | 4 | |
| T | 2013–2015 | 3 | |
| 3 | 2012–2013 | 3 |
Counted from 3 dated Chrysler Town and Country VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Chrysler Town and Country
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Chrysler Town and Country has not yet outlived: its 27 years still map one-to-one. All 27 model years of the Chrysler Town and Country, 1990 to 2016, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | G | — |
| 2015 | F | — |
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
| 2010 | A | — |
| 2009 | 9 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | — |
| 2006 | 6 | — |
| 2005 | 5 | — |
| 2004 | 4 | — |
| 2003 | 3 | — |
| 2002 | 2 | — |
| 2001 | 1 | — |
| 2000 | Y | — |
| 1999 | X | — |
| 1998 | W | — |
| 1997 | V | — |
| 1996 | T | — |
| 1995 | S | — |
| 1994 | R | — |
| 1993 | P | — |
| 1992 | N | — |
| 1991 | M | — |
| 1990 | L | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Chrysler Town and Country VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 123 VINs the Chrysler Town and Country uses 13 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | R (73%) · G (15%) · H (11%) | 3 distinct |
| 5 — series | C (64%) · R (20%) · P (15%) · T (1%) | 4 distinct |
| 8 — engine | G (69%) · L (8%) · 1 (5%) · R (4%) · X (4%) · E (2%) | 6 distinct |
What a decoded Chrysler Town and Country VIN gets you
Behind a Chrysler Town and Country VIN: 3,788 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 76 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 3,788 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 19 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Crash-test ratings | 5 rated model years | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 27 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Chrysler Town and Country
A Chrysler Town and Country 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 Town and Country VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 76 recall campaigns and 3,788 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Chrysler Town and Country.
What year is my Town and Country by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2016 Town and Country carries G, a 2015 Town and Country carries F, a 2014 Town and Country carries E.
Where was my Town and Country built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 3,777 dated Chrysler Town and Country VINs it reads R 99%, X 1%, B 0%, 1 0% and 2 rarer codes.
What does position 4 mean on a Chrysler Town and Country VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 123 Chrysler Town and Country VINs here, R is the most common character in position 4, on 73% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Chrysler Town and Country check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with 3C4. 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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