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Mitsubishi Space Wagon VIN Decoder

Decode any Mitsubishi Space Wagon VIN free — model year, assembly plant, engine and body codes, then recalls and owner complaints for the same car.

NHTSA · ISO 3779 · 26 models · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

a 1988 Space Wagon carries J in position 10.

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How to read a Mitsubishi Space Wagon VIN

Every Mitsubishi Space Wagon VIN follows the same 17-character layout:

FIG.01·Mitsubishi Space Wagon VIN structure
PositionSectionWhat it tells you
1–3WMIWorld Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type.
4–8VDSVehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series.
9Check digitA calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN.
10Model yearOne character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z.
11PlantThe assembly plant that built the car.
12–17SerialSequential production number of this exact vehicle.
ROWS 6·SOURCE ISO 3779 / NHTSA vPIC

Model-year codes for the Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Mitsubishi Space Wagon has not yet outlived: its 2 years still map one-to-one. All 2 model years of the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, 1987 to 1988, with the character each one carries:

FIG.03·Mitsubishi Space Wagon VIN model-year codes
Model yearVIN character (position 10)Same character as
1988J—
1987H—
ROWS 2·SOURCE ISO 3779

What a decoded Mitsubishi Space Wagon VIN gets you

What a decoded VIN opens up:

FIG.05·Mitsubishi Space Wagon data available by VIN
DataFor this modelSource
Fuel economy21 mpg combined (avg)EPA
Model years covered2 yearsForCar catalog
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA · EPA · ForCar

Where to find the VIN on a Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Four places on a Mitsubishi Space Wagon carry it, and all four must read the same — a mismatch is where fraud shows itself first.

FIG.06·Mitsubishi Space Wagon VIN locations
WhereHow to see itWhy it matters
Dashboard, driver sideThrough the windshield, bottom cornerEasiest to check before you touch anything
Driver door jambOpen the door, sticker on the pillarAlso lists tire pressures and build date
Under the hoodFirewall or strut tower plateSurvives a windshield replacement
Title and insurancePaper documentsMust match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel
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Everything on the Mitsubishi Space Wagon
Fuel economy21 mpg bestCargo space39 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelAbout this car1987–1988

Frequently asked questions

Is this Mitsubishi Space Wagon VIN decoder free?

Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows the recalls NHTSA holds on the Mitsubishi Space Wagon.

What year is my Space Wagon by its VIN?

Read position 10: a 1988 Space Wagon carries J, a 1987 Space Wagon carries H.

VIN structure per ISO 3779 and NHTSA vPIC. Plant, body and engine characters observed across 0 decoded VINs on ForCar; recalls and complaints from NHTSA. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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