A Jeep Comanche VIN opens with 1JT (the United States). Position 11, the plant, shows 2 codes, most often L (53%); a 1992 Comanche carries N in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 11 recall campaigns and 30 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Jeep Comanche VIN
Here is a real 1991 Jeep Comanche VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 1J7FJ26S7ML521746 — 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 Jeep Comanche VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 3 Jeep Comanche 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1JT | United States | — | 2 | |
| 1J7 | United States | — | 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 Jeep Comanche
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Jeep Comanche has not yet outlived: its 7 years still map one-to-one. All 7 model years of the Jeep Comanche, 1986 to 1992, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | N | — |
| 1991 | M | — |
| 1990 | L | — |
| 1989 | K | — |
| 1988 | J | — |
| 1987 | H | — |
| 1986 | G | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Jeep Comanche VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 3 VINs the Jeep Comanche uses 7 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | M (67%) · F (33%) | 2 distinct |
| 5 — series | G (33%) · U (33%) · J (33%) | 3 distinct |
| 8 — engine | P (67%) · S (33%) | 2 distinct |
What a decoded Jeep Comanche VIN gets you
Behind a Jeep Comanche VIN: 30 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 11 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 30 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 20 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 7 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Jeep Comanche
A Jeep Comanche VIN normally opens with 1JT; 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 Jeep Comanche VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 11 recall campaigns and 30 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Jeep Comanche.
What year is my Comanche by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 1992 Comanche carries N, a 1991 Comanche carries M, a 1990 Comanche carries L.
Where was my Comanche built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 30 dated Jeep Comanche VINs it reads L 53%, T 40%.
What does position 4 mean on a Jeep Comanche VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 3 Jeep Comanche VINs here, M is the most common character in position 4, on 67% of them.
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