Most Nissan Rogue VINs open with JN8 (Japan, 2008–2026) or 5N1 (the United States, 2013–2026). Position 11, the plant, shows 8 codes, most often W (48%); a 2026 Rogue carries T in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 46 recall campaigns and 6,889 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Nissan Rogue VIN
Here is a real 2026 Nissan Rogue VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 5N1BT3AA0TC849617 — 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. |
Nissan Rogue VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
The Nissan Rogue VINs on record carry 3 different prefixes. The main one is JN8 (Japan, 2008–2026), then 5N1 (the United States, 2013–2026):
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JN8 | 2008–2026 | Japan | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | |
| 5N1 | 2013–2026 | United States | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | |
| JN1 | 2017–2020 | Japan | Passenger Car |
Position 11 names the plant. On the Nissan Rogue it is not one number either — assembly moved between 8 of them over the years:
| Plant code | Years active | VINs on record | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | 2008–2026 | 3,294 | |
| C | 2010–2026 | 2,666 | |
| P | 2015–2020 | 889 | |
| 9 | 2009–2021 | 8 | |
| 6 | 2010–2017 | 5 | |
| 1 | 2008–2013 | 4 | |
| 8 | 2008–2011 | 3 | |
| 2 | 2011–2018 | 3 |
Counted from 5,958 dated Nissan Rogue VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Nissan Rogue
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Nissan Rogue has not yet outlived: its 19 years still map one-to-one. All 19 model years of the Nissan Rogue, 2008 to 2026, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T | — |
| 2025 | S | — |
| 2024 | R | — |
| 2023 | P | — |
| 2022 | N | — |
| 2021 | M | — |
| 2020 | L | — |
| 2019 | K | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
| 2017 | H | — |
| 2016 | G | — |
| 2015 | F | — |
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
| 2010 | A | — |
| 2009 | 9 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Nissan Rogue VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 567 VINs the Nissan Rogue uses 13 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | A (50%) · B (49%) · E (1%) · T (0%) | 4 distinct |
| 5 — series | T (89%) · S (10%) · 0 (0%) | 3 distinct |
| 8 — engine | V (30%) · B (29%) · A (18%) · T (13%) · D (8%) · C (1%) | 6 distinct |
What a decoded Nissan Rogue VIN gets you
Behind a Nissan Rogue VIN: 6,889 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 46 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 6,889 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 29 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Crash-test ratings | 15 rated model years | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 19 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Nissan Rogue
A Nissan Rogue VIN normally opens with 5N1; 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 Nissan Rogue VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 46 recall campaigns and 6,889 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Nissan Rogue.
Why does my Rogue VIN start differently from another Rogue?
Because the Nissan Rogue was built under several maker codes, by plant and period. Across the Nissan Rogue VINs on record we see 3 of them: JN8 (2008–2026), 5N1 (2013–2026), JN1 (2017–2020). Each is genuine for its years.
What year is my Rogue by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 Rogue carries T, a 2025 Rogue carries S, a 2024 Rogue carries R.
Where was my Rogue built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 6,872 dated Nissan Rogue VINs it reads W 48%, C 39%, P 13%, 9 0% and 4 rarer codes.
What does position 4 mean on a Nissan Rogue VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 567 Nissan Rogue VINs here, A is the most common character in position 4, on 50% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Nissan Rogue check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with JN8 or 5N1. A plate that starts with anything else, or disagrees with the other copies of the number, needs documents checked before any money changes hands.
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