A Dodge Avenger VIN opens with 1C3 (the United States). Position 11, the plant, shows 8 codes, most often N (83%); a 2014 Avenger carries E in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 24 recall campaigns and 2,650 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Dodge Avenger VIN
Here is a real 2014 Dodge Avenger VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 1C3CDZAB3EL214971 — 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. |
Where Dodge Avenger VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 20 Dodge Avenger VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1C3 | United States | — | 12 | |
| 1B3 | United States | — | 8 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Dodge Avenger
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Dodge Avenger has not yet outlived: its 14 years still map one-to-one. All 14 model years of the Dodge Avenger, 1995 to 2014, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
| 2010 | A | — |
| 2009 | 9 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | — |
| 2000 | Y | — |
| 1999 | X | — |
| 1998 | W | — |
| 1997 | V | — |
| 1996 | T | — |
| 1995 | S | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Dodge Avenger VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 20 VINs the Dodge Avenger uses 10 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | C (70%) · L (15%) · B (15%) | 3 distinct |
| 5 — series | D (75%) · C (25%) | 2 distinct |
| 8 — engine | B (70%) · G (15%) · K (5%) · D (5%) · V (5%) | 5 distinct |
What a decoded Dodge Avenger VIN gets you
Behind a Dodge Avenger VIN: 2,650 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 24 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 2,650 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 22 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Crash-test ratings | 3 rated model years | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 14 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Dodge Avenger
A Dodge Avenger 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 Dodge Avenger VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 24 recall campaigns and 2,650 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Dodge Avenger.
What year is my Avenger by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2014 Avenger carries E, a 2013 Avenger carries D, a 2012 Avenger carries C.
Where was my Avenger built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 2,632 dated Dodge Avenger VINs it reads N 83%, E 16%, 1 0%, 5 0% and 4 rarer codes.
What does position 4 mean on a Dodge Avenger VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 20 Dodge Avenger VINs here, C is the most common character in position 4, on 70% of them.
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