A Dodge Magnum VIN opens with 2D4 (Canada). Position 11, the plant, shows 5 codes, most often H (98%); a 2008 Magnum carries 8 in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 13 recall campaigns and 1,002 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Dodge Magnum VIN
Here is a real 2008 Dodge Magnum VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 2D8GV77398H137326 — 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 Magnum VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 17 Dodge Magnum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D4 | Canada | — | 11 | |
| 2D8 | Canada | — | 6 |
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 Magnum
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Dodge Magnum has not yet outlived: its 4 years still map one-to-one. All 4 model years of the Dodge Magnum, 2005 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 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Dodge Magnum VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 17 VINs the Dodge Magnum uses 8 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | G (76%) · F (24%) | 2 distinct |
| 5 — series | V (88%) · Z (12%) | 2 distinct |
| 8 — engine | 3 (41%) · 2 (35%) · V (18%) · T (6%) | 4 distinct |
What a decoded Dodge Magnum VIN gets you
Behind a Dodge Magnum VIN: 1,002 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 13 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 1,002 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 20 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 4 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Dodge Magnum
A Dodge Magnum VIN normally opens with 2D4; 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 Magnum VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 13 recall campaigns and 1,002 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Dodge Magnum.
What year is my Magnum by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2008 Magnum carries 8, a 2007 Magnum carries 7, a 2006 Magnum carries 6.
Where was my Magnum built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 1,001 dated Dodge Magnum VINs it reads H 98%, 8 1%, 1 0%, 5 0% and 1 rarer codes.
What does position 4 mean on a Dodge Magnum VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 17 Dodge Magnum VINs here, G is the most common character in position 4, on 76% of them.
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