A Dodge Caravan VIN opens with 2B4 (Canada). Position 11, the plant, shows 8 codes, most often R (54%); a 2008 Caravan carries 8 in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 78 recall campaigns and 7,495 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Dodge Caravan VIN
Here is a real 1987 Dodge Caravan VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 2B4FK21C5HR247263 — 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 Caravan VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 1 Dodge Caravan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B4 | Canada | — | 1 |
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 Caravan
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Dodge Caravan has not yet outlived: its 25 years still map one-to-one. All 25 model years of the Dodge Caravan, 1984 to 2008, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 1989 | K | — |
| 1988 | J | — |
| 1987 | H | — |
| 1986 | G | — |
| 1985 | F | — |
| 1984 | E | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Dodge Caravan VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 1 VINs the Dodge Caravan uses 3 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | F (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | K (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | C (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Dodge Caravan VIN gets you
Behind a Dodge Caravan VIN: 7,495 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 78 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 7,495 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 20 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 25 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Dodge Caravan
A Dodge Caravan VIN normally opens with 2B4; 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 Caravan VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 78 recall campaigns and 7,495 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Dodge Caravan.
What year is my Caravan by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2008 Caravan carries 8, a 2007 Caravan carries 7, a 2006 Caravan carries 6.
Where was my Caravan built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 7,341 dated Dodge Caravan VINs it reads R 54%, B 26%, X 18%, 1 0% and 4 rarer codes.
What does position 4 mean on a Dodge Caravan VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 1 Dodge Caravan VINs here, F is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
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