Most Isuzu i-350 VINs open with J8D (Japan, 2006) or J8B (Japan, 2006). Position 11, the plant, shows 2 codes, most often 7 (50%); a 2006 i-350 carries 6 in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 2 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints from NHTSA.
Got a VIN from another make? The free VIN decoder reads any 17-character VIN, whatever built it.
How to read a Isuzu i-350 VIN
Here is a real 2006 Isuzu i-350 VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 1GGDT136868700517 — 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. |
Isuzu i-350 VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
The Isuzu i-350 VINs on record carry 2 different prefixes. The main one is J8D (Japan, 2006–2006), then J8B (Japan, 2006–2006):
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J8D | 2006–2006 | Japan | Incomplete Vehicle | |
| J8B | 2006–2006 | Japan | Incomplete Vehicle |
Position 11 names the plant. On the Isuzu i-350 it is not one number either — assembly moved between 2 of them over the years:
| Plant code | Years active | VINs on record | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2006–2006 | 2 | |
| 8 | 2006–2006 | 2 |
Counted from 2 dated Isuzu i-350 VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Isuzu i-350
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years. The Isuzu i-350 was built in 2006 only, which reads 6:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Isuzu i-350 VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 1 VINs the Isuzu i-350 uses 3 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | D (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | T (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | 6 (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Isuzu i-350 VIN gets you
Behind a Isuzu i-350 VIN: 4 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 2 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 4 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 17 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 1 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Isuzu i-350
A Isuzu i-350 VIN normally opens with 1GG; 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 |
You know what it is. Find out what it's worth.
- Exact value for this VIN, adjusted for mileage
- The original window sticker and factory options
- Full research report as a PDF you can hand to a mechanic
- Decode a whole list of VINs at once
- No ads, no tracking — and much more
Frequently asked questions
Is this Isuzu i-350 VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 2 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Isuzu i-350.
Why does my i-350 VIN start differently from another i-350?
Because the Isuzu i-350 was built under several maker codes, by plant and period. Across the Isuzu i-350 VINs on record we see 2 of them: J8D (2006–2006), J8B (2006–2006). Each is genuine for its years.
What year is my i-350 by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2006 i-350 carries 6.
Where was my i-350 built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 4 dated Isuzu i-350 VINs it reads 7 50%, 8 50%.
What does position 4 mean on a Isuzu i-350 VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 1 Isuzu i-350 VINs here, D is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Isuzu i-350 check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with J8D or J8B. A plate that starts with anything else, or disagrees with the other copies of the number, needs documents checked before any money changes hands.
Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.