A Dodge Stealth VIN opens with JB3 (Japan). Position 11, the plant, reads Y; a 1996 Stealth carries T in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 4 recall campaigns and 176 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Dodge Stealth VIN
Here is a real 1995 Dodge Stealth VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN JB3AN74K3SY015270 — 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 Stealth VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 6 Dodge Stealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JB3 | Japan | — | 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 Stealth
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Dodge Stealth has not yet outlived: its 6 years still map one-to-one. All 6 model years of the Dodge Stealth, 1991 to 1996, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | T | — |
| 1995 | S | — |
| 1994 | R | — |
| 1993 | P | — |
| 1992 | N | — |
| 1991 | M | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Dodge Stealth VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 6 VINs the Dodge Stealth uses 12 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | B (50%) · X (33%) · A (17%) | 3 distinct |
| 5 — series | M (33%) · N (33%) · D (17%) · E (17%) | 4 distinct |
| 8 — engine | K (33%) · S (17%) · C (17%) · H (17%) · J (17%) | 5 distinct |
What a decoded Dodge Stealth VIN gets you
Behind a Dodge Stealth VIN: 176 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 4 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 176 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 19 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 6 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Dodge Stealth
A Dodge Stealth VIN normally opens with JB3; 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 Stealth VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 4 recall campaigns and 176 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Dodge Stealth.
What year is my Stealth by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 1996 Stealth carries T, a 1995 Stealth carries S, a 1994 Stealth carries R.
Where was my Stealth built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 176 dated Dodge Stealth VINs it reads Y 96%.
What does position 4 mean on a Dodge Stealth VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 6 Dodge Stealth VINs here, B is the most common character in position 4, on 50% of them.
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