position 11, the plant, shows 2 codes, most often G (69%). A 1993 Daytona carries P in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 15 recall campaigns and 95 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Dodge Daytona VIN
Every Dodge Daytona VIN follows the same 17-character layout:
| 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. |
Model-year codes for the Dodge Daytona
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Dodge Daytona has not yet outlived: its 10 years still map one-to-one. All 10 model years of the Dodge Daytona, 1984 to 1993, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | P | — |
| 1992 | N | — |
| 1991 | M | — |
| 1990 | L | — |
| 1989 | K | — |
| 1988 | J | — |
| 1987 | H | — |
| 1986 | G | — |
| 1985 | F | — |
| 1984 | E | — |
What a decoded Dodge Daytona VIN gets you
Behind a Dodge Daytona VIN: 95 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 15 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 95 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 23 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 10 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Dodge Daytona
Four places on a Dodge Daytona carry it, and all four must read the same — a mismatch is where fraud shows itself first.
| 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 Daytona VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 15 recall campaigns and 95 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Dodge Daytona.
What year is my Daytona by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 1993 Daytona carries P, a 1992 Daytona carries N, a 1991 Daytona carries M.
Where was my Daytona built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 94 dated Dodge Daytona VINs it reads G 69%, N 24%.
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