A Jeep Commander VIN opens with 1J8 (the United States). Position 11, the plant, shows 5 codes, most often C (99%); a 2010 Commander carries A in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 14 recall campaigns and 2,352 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Jeep Commander VIN
Here is a real 2010 Jeep Commander VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 1J4RG4GK8AC157902 — 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 Commander VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 14 Jeep Commander 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1J8 | United States | — | 12 | |
| 1J4 | United States | — | 2 |
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 Commander
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Jeep Commander has not yet outlived: its 5 years still map one-to-one. All 5 model years of the Jeep Commander, 2006 to 2010, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | A | — |
| 2009 | 9 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | — |
| 2006 | 6 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Jeep Commander VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 14 VINs the Jeep Commander uses 8 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | H (86%) · R (14%) | 2 distinct |
| 5 — series | G (86%) · H (14%) | 2 distinct |
| 8 — engine | K (43%) · 2 (29%) · N (21%) · P (7%) | 4 distinct |
What a decoded Jeep Commander VIN gets you
Behind a Jeep Commander VIN: 2,352 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 14 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 2,352 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 16 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 5 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Jeep Commander
A Jeep Commander VIN normally opens with 1J8; 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 Commander VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 14 recall campaigns and 2,352 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Jeep Commander.
What year is my Commander by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2010 Commander carries A, a 2009 Commander carries 9, a 2008 Commander carries 8.
Where was my Commander built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 2,344 dated Jeep Commander VINs it reads C 99%, 1 0%, T 0%, 7 0% and 1 rarer codes.
What does position 4 mean on a Jeep Commander VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 14 Jeep Commander VINs here, H is the most common character in position 4, on 86% of them.
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