Nissan VIN Decoder, VIN Check and Options List
Enter your 17 character Nissan VIN to see the model, engine, year and the plant that built it, plus recall records. Nissan puts the engine and model line straight into the VIN, so it tells you a lot on its own. Below you’ll find a position by position breakdown, Nissan paint codes with color swatches, Skyline and Patrol chassis numbers, and how to get your build sheet.
Try It Yourself. Copy/Paste This Nissan VIN Into Our Decoder Below: 1N4AL4FV3LC024680
VIN Decoder & Build Sheet
Check VIN identity, factory spec, recalls, complaints, and ownership risks before you buy.
Pre Purchase VIN Check
Fuel Economy, Emissions & Running Cost
EPA fuel economy for the vehicle year and model profile.
Additional Vehicle Specs
Supplementary spec matching for output such as power, transmission, size, and weight.
Recalls, Complaints & Mechanical Failures
Model level safety and complaint data for the decoded year, make, and model.
Vehicle Ownership Insights
Platform specific reliability patterns, critical engine platform audits, and pre purchase inspection guidance.
Likely Factory Option Profile
Probability model for common package combinations around this production era.
The free scan verifies identity and surfaces early risk signals. The paid report goes deeper into what those signals mean for ownership, repairs, and buying confidence.
Unlock Full VIN ReportWhere to Find a Nissan VIN, Model Plate and Engine Number
A Nissan carries three numbers worth knowing: the 17 character VIN, a model code on the ID plate that pins down the exact grade, and the engine number stamped on the block.
VIN
- Dashboard Driver side, seen through the windshield
- Door pillar Label in the driver door opening
- Paperwork Title, registration and insurance
Model code and paint
- ID plate Under the hood or in the door opening on many models, with a long model code
- Paint code Three characters on the door label, like KH3 or QAB
Engine number
- Engine block Stamped with the engine code and serial, like VQ35DE followed by six digits
- Imports On JDM cars, the chassis number plate is in the engine bay
Nissan VIN Breakdown: What Each Position Means
Nissan uses character 4 for the engine and characters 5 and 6 for the model line and generation, so a Nissan VIN tells you a lot even before you decode it. Here's a 2020 Altima Platinum with the 2.0 VC Turbo.
1N4AL4FV3LC024680: 2020 Nissan Altima 2.0 Platinum, built in Smyrna, Tennessee
- 1N4: country, maker and type
- 1 is the US, N is Nissan and 4 is a passenger car. An SUV from the same plant starts 5N1.
- A: engine
- On this Altima, A is the 2.0 VC Turbo. A 2.5 Altima shows B. The letters are reused across models, so read them with the model.
- L4: model and generation
- L is the Altima and 4 the L34 generation sold from 2019. A 2013 to 2018 Altima shows L3.
- FV: grade and restraints
- Together these mark a Platinum sedan and its airbag setup.
- 3: check digit
- It's computed from all the other characters. Most typing mistakes make it fail.
- L: model year
- L is 2020.
- C: plant
- C is Smyrna, Tennessee, Nissan's biggest US plant.
- 024680: serial
- The build number of this one Altima.
Nissan VIN prefixes
- 1N4 and 5N1 Car and SUV built in the US
- 1N6 Truck built in the US: Titan and Frontier
- JN1 and JN8 Car and SUV built in Japan, including the GT-R, Z, Armada and Patrol
- 3N1 and 3N8 Car and SUV built in Mexico: Sentra, Versa and Kicks
- SJN Built in Sunderland, UK: Qashqai, Juke and Leaf for Europe
Which plant built my Nissan? Character 11
- C Smyrna, Tennessee
- N Canton, Mississippi
- M Tochigi, Japan
- T Oppama, Japan
- W Kyushu, Japan
- 9 Nissan Shatai, Kyushu, Japan
- L and Y Aguascalientes, Mexico
- A Sunderland, UK
Nissan year letters, character 10
- 12001
- 22002
- 32003
- 42004
- 52005
- 62006
- 72007
- 82008
- 92009
- A2010
- B2011
- C2012
- D2013
- E2014
- F2015
- G2016
- H2017
- J2018
- K2019
- L2020
- M2021
- N2022
- P2023
- R2024
- S2025
- T2026
Nissan Build Sheet by VIN: Getting the Original Spec
Nissan sells most cars as fixed grades with a few packages on top, so the grade plus the packages is the whole build. The VIN gives you the model, engine and usually the grade. These sources fill in the packages and accessories.
Window sticker
The original sticker lists every package and dealer accessory with its price. A Nissan dealer can usually print a copy from the VIN.
MyNISSAN app and owner portal
Add the VIN to your Nissan owner account for vehicle details, recalls and manuals for that car.
Model code on the ID plate
The long model code on the plate is what Nissan parts systems use. A parts counter can read the grade and market from it.
Nissan Code Decoder
Paste an engine code, a chassis code, a paint code from the door label or a safety abbreviation from your window sticker. The decoder covers everything from VQ35DE and R35 to KH3 and ProPILOT abbreviations like ICC.
Separate codes with spaces, commas or new lines.
Codes not in our list
Find one code
Look up a Nissan code or search by name.
Type a code or a name to search.
Click a code to copy it. Nissan reuses some short codes across models and markets, so check anything important against your own car.
Nissan Paint Codes and Color Chart
Nissan paint codes are three characters, usually letters and numbers, on the label in the driver door opening. Here are the colors you'll see most on recent Nissans, plus two famous GT-R colors.
KH3
Super Black
Solid black, the no cost black on most models.
G41
Magnetic Black Pearl
Black with a pearl sparkle.
QAB
Pearl White Tricoat
Three coat white, usually extra cost.
QAK
Glacier White
Solid white.
K23
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Nissan's long running silver.
KAD
Gun Metallic
Dark grey, very common.
KBY
Boulder Gray Pearl
Warm mid grey on the Rogue and Kicks.
RBY
Caspian Blue Metallic
Dark steel blue.
NAH
Cayenne Red Metallic
Deep red on trucks and SUVs.
NBL
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Bright tinted red on newer models.
EBB
Monarch Orange Metallic
Bright orange on the Kicks and Rogue.
LV4
Midnight Purple II
R34 GT-R color that shifts purple to green.
TV2
Bayside Blue
The R34 GT-R launch color.
Colors on screen are a rough guide. Buy touch up paint by the code on the door label.
Nissan Trim Levels Explained: S, SV, SR, SL and Platinum
Most Nissans use the same ladder of grade names. Once the VIN confirms the model, the grade tells you most of the equipment.
| Grade | Where it sits |
|---|---|
| S | Entry grade with the core safety kit |
| SV | The volume seller, adding alloys, more driver aids and comfort features |
| SR | Sporty grade with its own wheels and styling, sometimes firmer suspension |
| SL | Leather, Bose audio and more technology |
| Platinum | The top grade on most SUVs and the Altima |
| PRO-4X | Off road grade on Frontier, Titan and Pathfinder |
| Rock Creek | Off road styled Pathfinder and Rogue |
| NISMO | Nissan Motorsports tuned versions of the Z, GT-R, Sentra and Juke |
Nissan Titan, Frontier, Patrol and Armada VINs
Titan and Frontier VINs start 1N6 when built in the US. The Titan was built in Canton, Mississippi, with the A60 generation from 2004 to 2015 and the A61 from 2016 until production ended with the 2024 models. The current Frontier is the D41.
The Patrol and Armada are the same truck in different markets. The Y62 Patrol was sold in the Middle East and Australia from 2010, and the US got it as the Armada from 2017. Both come from Japan with a JN8 VIN, and the new Y63 replaced them for 2025.
Skyline, JDM Imports and Gulf Nissan VINs
Nissans built for the Japanese market don't have a 17 character VIN. They carry a chassis number made of the model code and a serial, like BNR32 followed by six digits for an R32 Skyline GT-R. The letters in front of the chassis code describe the car. On a BNR32, B is the RB26DETT engine and N marks four wheel drive. That's the number to check on an imported Skyline, Silvia or Fairlady Z, and our decoder lists the model codes below.
Nissans sold new in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Australia and other export markets do use a 17 character VIN, so they decode the same way as a US car. Gulf market Patrols and Armadas start JN8.
Common Nissan Problems by Model and Engine
The engine letter and model year from the VIN tell you which of these to ask about.
| Issue | Affects | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| CVT failures | Xtronic CVT in many 2013 to 2018 Altima, Rogue, Sentra and Pathfinder models | Shudder, whining or a slipping feel. Ask for fluid change records and check for extended warranty coverage. |
| Coolant in the transmission | 2005 to 2010 Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra | Pink milky fluid. The radiator should have been replaced. |
| Oil consumption | Early QR25DE and VQ35DE engines | Low oil between changes and blue smoke |
| Phantom braking | Automatic emergency braking on some 2017 to 2018 Rogues | Software updates fixed many cars. Check the recall and service history. |
| Battery fade | First generation Leaf, especially in hot climates | Count the battery capacity bars on the dash |
| Transmission noise | R35 GT-R GR6 gearbox | Rattles at idle are normal. Harsh engagement and warning lights are not. |
Nissan VIN Check: Recalls and Service Campaigns
The decoder pulls recall records for the model and year. For the open recalls on one car, run its full VIN with Nissan or your national recall service.
US
The Nissan USA recall lookup and NHTSA both search by VIN. Dealers do recall work free.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Your Nissan distributor can check the VIN for open campaigns.
Australia and the UK
Nissan's local sites, the Australian government recall site and the UK DVSA checker all search by VIN or model.
Nissan Model Codes, Engine Codes and Option List
Every code our Nissan decoder knows: engines from the RB26 to the VC Turbo, chassis codes from the C10 Skyline to the T33 Rogue, paint and safety abbreviations.
Nissan engine codes
- SR20DE 2.0L DOHC naturally aspirated inline 4 engine
- SR20DET 2.0L DOHC turbocharged inline 4 engine
- SR20VE 2.0L DOHC Neo VVL variable timing engine
- KA24DE 2.4L DOHC inline 4 engine
- QR20DE 2.0L DOHC QR series inline 4 engine
- QR25DE 2.5L DOHC QR series inline 4 engine
- MR16DDT 1.6L direct injection turbo engine
- MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline 4 engine
- MR20DE 2.0L DOHC MR series engine
- MR20DD 2.0L direct injection DOHC engine
- PR25DD 2.5L direct injection DOHC engine
- KR20DDET 2.0L VC Turbo variable compression engine
- HR12DDT 1.2L turbo direct injection engine
- HR15DE 1.5L DOHC compact engine
- HR16DE 1.6L DOHC compact engine
- VQ35DE 3.5L DOHC naturally aspirated V6 engine
- VQ35HR High rev 3.5L VQ V6 engine
- VQ37VHR High rev 3.7L V6 engine
- VQ40DE 4.0L DOHC V6 engine
- VR38DETT GT-R 3.8L twin turbo V6 engine
- VR30DDTT 3.0L direct injection twin turbo V6 engine
- VQ25DE 2.5L naturally aspirated V6 engine
- VQ25DET 2.5L turbocharged V6 engine
- VQ30DE 3.0L naturally aspirated V6 engine
- VQ30DET 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine
- VH45DE 4.5L DOHC V8 engine
- VH57DE Listed on some sites, but there is no VH57DE. Nissan 5.6 V8s are the VK56DE and VK56VD
- VK56DE 5.6L naturally aspirated V8 engine
- VK56VD 5.6 V8 with direct injection and VVEL, Armada, Patrol and Titan from 2017
- RB20DET 2.0L turbocharged RB inline 6 engine
- RB25DE 2.5L naturally aspirated RB inline 6 engine
- RB25DET 2.5L turbocharged RB inline 6 engine
- RB26DETT Skyline GT-R twin turbo inline 6 engine
- CA18DET 1.8L turbocharged DOHC inline 4 engine
- S20 2.0L Skyline GT-R heritage inline 6 engine
- ZD30DDTi 3.0L turbo diesel direct injection engine
- YD25DDTi 2.5L turbo diesel truck engine
- EM57 Electric motor in the Nissan Leaf
- EM90 Ariya secondary electric motor
- KR15DDT 1.5 three cylinder VC Turbo, Rogue from 2022
Nissan gearbox, AWD and chassis tech codes
- CVT Continuously variable transmission
- 6MT 6 speed manual transmission
- 7MT 7 speed manual transmission
- 9AT 9 speed automatic transmission
- 6AT 6 speed automatic transmission
- 7AT 7 speed automatic transmission
- DCT Dual clutch transmission
- GR6 GT-R 6 speed dual clutch transaxle
- AWD All wheel drive system
- FWD Front wheel drive layout
- RWD Rear wheel drive layout
- 4WD Four wheel drive system
- HICAS High Capacity Active Steer four wheel steering
- VDC Vehicle Dynamic Control
- ABS Anti lock braking system
- EBD Electronic brake force distribution
- EPB Electronic parking brake
Nissan safety and ProPILOT abbreviations
- AEB Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- FCW Forward collision warning
- BSW Blind spot warning
- BSI Blind spot intervention
- LDW Lane departure warning
- LI Intelligent lane intervention
- RCTA Rear cross traffic alert
- RDRM Rear door alert or rear detection monitor
- IBI Intelligent back up intervention
- IFCW Intelligent forward collision warning
- ICC Intelligent cruise control
- IDA Intelligent driver alertness
- IAVM Intelligent around view monitor
- TSR Traffic sign recognition
- HAC Hill assist control
- HDC Hill descent control
- RAB Rear automatic braking
- PABS Pedestrian automatic braking system
Nissan technology abbreviations
- NissanConnect Nissan connected infotainment and services platform
- HUD Head up display
- SiriusXM SiriusXM satellite radio
- MFD Multi function driver display
Nissan paint codes
- KH3 Super Black
- QM1 Fresh Powder
- QAB Pearl White Tricoat
- QAC Aspen White
- QBE Everest White Pearl
- QX1 Glacier Pearl
- QX3 Satin White Pearl
- KAB Super Silver Metallic
- KAD Gun Metallic
- KAY Brilliant Silver Metallic
- K23 Brilliant Silver Metallic
- K51 Carbon Silver Metallic
- KBY Boulder Gray Pearl
- KCH Gray Sky
- GAF Midnight Grey
- GAG Jet Black
- GAT Diamond Black
- G41 Magnetic Black Pearl
- K26 Night Armor
- RAQ Graphite Blue Metallic
- RAY Deep Blue Pearl or Electric Blue Metallic
- RBY Caspian Blue Metallic
- RCJ Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
- B51 Electric Blue Metallic
- BW5 Hermosa Blue
- QAK Glacier White
- HAL Baja Storm
- CAS Mocha Almond Pearl
- CAJ Java Metallic
- NAH Cayenne Red Metallic
- A20 Red Alert
- A54 Solid Red
- NBL Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
- NBA Passion Red Pearl
- NAW Coulis Red
- NBY Cardinal Red
- EBL Sunset Drift Chromaflair
- EBB Monarch Orange Metallic
- CBC Sunrise Copper Metallic
- ECB Ikazuchi Yellow
- DAL Midnight Pine
- DAN Obsidian Green
- DAQ Tactical Green
- DAP Northern Lights Pearl
- EAN Midnight Jade Metallic
- LP2 Midnight Purple
- LV4 Midnight Purple 2
- LX0 Midnight Purple 3
- K11 Radiant Silver Metallic
- K12 Radiant Silver Metallic updated code
- XBJ Two tone black roof code suffix
- XGA Two tone white body and white roof combination
- XGV Two tone silver body combination
- XGJ Two tone orange or copper roof combination
- XGY Two tone blue body combination
- EAS Taxi Yellow
- CAX Penny copper metallic
- CAU Sunset Orange Pearl
- NBQ Rosewood Pearl
- NCA Carnet Pearl
- TV2 Bayside Blue, R34 Skyline GT-R
Nissan trim grades
- Platinum Flagship Nissan trim level
- S Base Nissan trim level
- SV Mid grade above the S, the best seller on most models
- SR Sport grade with its own look and tuning
- SL Upper grade with leather on most models
- NISMO Nissan Motorsports performance trim
- Sport Sport trim used on older Nissan models
- SE Special Edition heritage trim name
Nissan chassis codes, model codes and WMI prefixes
- B17 Nissan Sylphy or Sentra 2013 to 2019
- B18 Current Nissan Sentra generation
- B16 Sentra, 2007 to 2012
- N18 Current Nissan Micra or March generation
- L33 Nissan Altima or Teana generation
- L34 Current Nissan Altima generation
- A36 Current Nissan Maxima generation
- T32 Nissan Rogue or X-Trail generation
- T33 Current Nissan Rogue or X-Trail generation
- J11 Nissan Qashqai generation
- J12 Current Nissan Qashqai generation
- C13 Pulsar and Tiida, 2014 on
- E12 Nissan Note generation
- R52 Nissan Pathfinder generation
- R53 Current Nissan Pathfinder generation
- Y62 Patrol, 2010 on, and Armada, 2017 to 2024
- Y63 Patrol and Armada, 2025 on
- Z62 Listed for the Murano, but Murano codes are Z50, Z51 and Z52
- Z63 Listed for the Murano, but Murano codes are Z50, Z51 and Z52
- D23 Navara NP300, 2014 on
- D40 Navara and Frontier, 2005 to 2021
- A60 Titan, first generation, 2004 to 2015
- S30 Nissan Fairlady Z or 240Z first generation
- S130 Nissan Fairlady Z or 280ZX generation
- Z31 Nissan 300ZX generation
- Z32 Nissan 300ZX twin turbo generation
- Z33 Nissan 350Z or Fairlady Z generation
- Z34 Nissan 370Z and Nissan Z platform
- RZ34 Current Nissan Z official designation
- R35 Nissan GT-R platform
- R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R generation
- BNR32 Full Skyline GT-R R32 designation
- R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R generation
- BCNR33 Full Skyline GT-R R33 designation
- R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R generation
- BNR34 Full Skyline GT-R R34 designation
- S13 Nissan Silvia or 240SX platform
- S14 Nissan Silvia or 200SX generation
- S15 Final Nissan Silvia generation
- PS13 Nissan Silvia S13 coupe body code
- RPS13 Nissan 180SX fastback body code
- V35 Nissan Skyline or Infiniti G35 platform
- V36 Nissan Skyline or Infiniti G37 platform
- V37 Nissan Skyline or Infiniti Q50 platform
- C10 Hakosuka Nissan Skyline GT-R generation
- C110 Kenmeri Nissan Skyline GT-R generation
- FE0 Ariya electric crossover
- ZE1 Second generation Nissan Leaf
- FE13 Listed for the Ariya, whose model code is FE0
- JM1 Not Nissan. JM1 is Mazda. Nissan cars built in Japan start JN1
- JN1 Nissan car built in Japan
- 1N4 Nissan car built in the US
- 3N1 Nissan car built in Mexico
- 5N1 Nissan SUV built in the US
- Tochigi Japanese plant for GT-R and Z production
- Oppama Japanese plant used for models such as Note, March, and Ariya
- Kyushu Nissan Fukuoka production facility
- Aguascalientes Nissan Mexico production facility
- A32 Maxima, fourth generation, 1995 to 1999
- A33 Maxima, fifth generation, 2000 to 2003
- A61 Titan, second generation, 2016 to 2024
- D41 Frontier, 2022 on
- ZE0 Leaf, first generation
- Z50 Murano, first generation
- Z51 Murano, second generation
- Z52 Murano, third generation
- JN8 Nissan SUV built in Japan
- 1N6 Nissan truck built in the US
- 3N6 Nissan truck built in Mexico
- 3N8 Nissan SUV built in Mexico
- JN6 Nissan truck built in Japan
Nissan Packages, Features and Edition Names
Nissan packages, special editions and features go by name, not code. Here they are, from ProPILOT Assist and Divide-N-Hide to the Midnight Edition and GT-R NISMO.
Engine, hybrid and AWD names
- VC Turbo Variable compression turbo technology
- e-POWER Nissan series hybrid electric drive system
- TWIN MOTOR AWD Dual motor electric AWD system
- Xtronic CVT Nissan branded continuously variable transmission
- Intelligent AWD Intelligent all wheel drive
- ATTESA E-TS Advanced Total Traction Engineering for All Surfaces
- ATTESA E-TS Pro Enhanced GT-R AWD system with active LSD
- e-4ORCE Electronic AWD torque vectoring system
- Super HICAS Electronic four wheel steering system
- Hill Start Assist Incline launch assistance system
Safety and ProPILOT names
- Safety Shield 360 Nissan safety and driver assistance bundle
- AEB R Rear automatic emergency braking
- ProPILOT Assist Nissan steering assist and adaptive cruise system
- ProPILOT 1.1 ProPILOT with Navi Link speed adjustment
- ProPILOT 2.0 Hands off highway assistance system
- ProPILOT 2.1 Google integrated hands off assistance system
- 3D IAVM 3D intelligent around view monitor
- Invisible Hood Transparent hood camera view
- Front Wide View Wide angle front camera display
- Nissan Connect Remote services and connected vehicle platform
- Emergency Call Automatic emergency notification system
- Nissan Intelligent Mobility Nissan driver assistance and connectivity umbrella brand
Technology and comfort names
- 8 Display 8 inch centre touchscreen
- 9 Display 9 inch centre touchscreen
- 12.3 Display 12.3 inch centre display
- Apple CarPlay Apple smartphone integration
- Android Auto Android smartphone integration
- Google built in Google Assistant, Maps, and Play integration
- WiFi Hotspot In vehicle 4G LTE WiFi hotspot
- OTA Updates Over the air software update capability
- Bose Audio Bose premium speaker system
- Bose 9 spk Bose 9 speaker sound system
- Bose 11 spk Bose 11 speaker surround system
- Fender Audio Fender premium audio system
- Wireless Charging Qi wireless smartphone charging pad
- Remote Start Remote engine start system
- Memory Seat Driver seat memory system
- Power Liftgate Power operated rear liftgate
- Hands Free Liftgate Motion activated hands free power liftgate
- Divide-N-Hide Rogue flexible rear cargo management system
- Zero Gravity Seats Nissan ergonomic seat design
- Tri Zone Climate Three zone automatic climate control
- Dual Zone Climate Two zone automatic climate control
- Panoramic Moonroof Dual pane panoramic glass roof
- Motion Activated Tailgate Foot wave motion activated liftgate
- NISMO Telemetry GT-R NISMO performance data display
Nissan grades and special editions
- SV Premium SV trim with premium package equipment
- SR Premium SR trim with premium features
- Platinum Reserve Platinum trim with exclusive premium interior details
- Rock Creek Off road inspired trim or package
- PRO-4X Frontier or Titan off road flagship trim
- PRO X Frontier off road appearance trim
- GT-R Pure GT-R entry grade
- GT-R Premium GT-R premium equipment grade
- GT-R Track Edition GT-R Track Edition specification
- GT-R NISMO Highest performance GT-R specification
- GT-R50 GT-R50 by Italdesign limited edition
- Midnight Edition Black exterior accent package
- Midnight Black Blacked out appearance edition
- SE-R Sentra SE-R sport performance trim
- SE-R Spec V Higher performance Sentra SE-R trim
- Type S Performance trim used on select older models
- Z Sport Nissan Z base sport grade
- Z Performance Nissan Z performance grade
- Z NISMO Nissan Z NISMO performance trim
- Armada Platinum Highest specification Armada trim
- Armada Reserve Armada premium leather and technology package
- Titan PRO-4X Titan off road flagship truck trim
- Titan Platinum Reserve Highest luxury Titan truck trim
- Maxxam Gold Heritage Maxima luxury trim
- Anniversary Edition Special anniversary production edition
- Ariya Engage Base Ariya electric crossover grade
- Ariya Venture Plus Ariya electric crossover grade
- Leaf S Base Nissan Leaf electric trim
- Leaf SV Plus Nissan Leaf larger battery trim
- Leaf SL Plus Nissan Leaf flagship electric trim
Packages and accessories
- SV Premium Pkg SV Premium Package with added comfort and technology features
- SR Premium Pkg SR Premium Package with upgraded interior and convenience features
- SL Premium Pkg SL Premium Package with higher end exterior and roof equipment
- Platinum Package Platinum equipment add on package
- Platinum Reserve Pkg Platinum Reserve premium interior package
- Technology Pkg Advanced camera and driver assistance technology package
- Sun and Sound Pkg Sunroof, navigation, and camera focused package
- Touring Pkg Touring comfort, audio, liftgate, and navigation package
- Midnight Edition Pkg Black wheels, black badges, and dark exterior trim package
- Convenience Pkg Heated seats, remote start, and convenience feature package
- Cargo Pkg Cargo tray, net, and cargo organization package
- PRO X Pkg Frontier PRO X off road appearance package
- Rock Creek Pkg Rock Creek off road capability package
- NISMO Performance NISMO performance suspension or exhaust package
- Cold Weather Pkg Heated seats, heated steering wheel, and heated mirror package
- Driver Alert Pkg Driver alertness and assistance bundle
- Accessory Pkg Port installed accessory package
- Sport Utility Pkg Sport appearance and utility package
- Towing Pkg Trailer hitch, wiring, and towing equipment package
- Floor Mats Carpeted or all season floor mat accessory
- Splash Guards Factory splash guard accessory
- Roof Rails Factory roof rail accessory
- Running Boards Side step or running board accessory
- Bed Liner Frontier or Titan bed liner accessory
- Tonneau Cover Pickup bed cover accessory
- Wheel Locks Locking lug nut accessory set
Interior and upholstery
- Charcoal Cloth Standard charcoal or dark grey cloth upholstery
- Black Cloth Black fabric upholstery
- Graphite Cloth Graphite grey fabric upholstery
- Black Leatherette Black synthetic leather seat trim
- Java Graphite Two tone Java brown and Graphite interior
- Charcoal Leather Charcoal leather appointed seats
- Black Leather Black leather upholstery
- Tan Leather Light tan or beige leather upholstery
- Semi Aniline Premium quilted semi aniline leather
- NISMO Red Black NISMO red and black performance interior
- Alcantara Suede style performance trim
- Recaro Seats GT-R NISMO sport bucket seats
- Zero Gravity Nissan ergonomic seat design
- EZ Flex Seat Rogue sliding and folding second row seat
- Captain Chairs Individual second row captain chairs
- 3rd Row Third row seating configuration
- Heated Front Seats Front seat heating system
- Heated Rear Seats Rear seat heating system
- Ventilated Seats Front seat ventilation or cooling
- Heated Steering Wheel Heated leather wrapped steering wheel
- Piano Black Trim Gloss black interior accent trim
- Wood Tone Trim Wood tone interior accent trim
Paint names
- Navy Blue Metallic Paint name. RAB is also the abbreviation for Rear Automatic Braking
- Bayside Blue Paint name listed with RCB. The R34 GT-R Bayside Blue code is TV2
- Deep Blue Pearl Paint name. B17 is also the Sentra chassis code
- Champagne Silver Metallic
Plants
- Smyrna, Tennessee Altima, Leaf, Pathfinder, Rogue and Murano. VIN character 11 shows C
- Canton, Mississippi Altima, Frontier and Titan. VIN character 11 shows N
- Tochigi GT-R, Z and Ariya. VIN character 11 shows M
- Oppama Note and Leaf. VIN character 11 shows T
- Kyushu Rogue and other SUVs for export. VIN character 11 shows W
- Aguascalientes Sentra, Versa and Kicks. VIN character 11 shows L or Y
Nissan VIN Decoder FAQs
Where can I get my Nissan build sheet by VIN?
Ask a Nissan dealer to print the original window sticker from the VIN. It lists the grade, packages and accessories. Our decoder covers the model, engine, year and plant for free.
How do I decode a Nissan Titan VIN?
US built Titans start 1N6. Character 4 is the engine, characters 5 and 6 the model line, character 10 the year and character 11 the plant, N for Canton. Paste it into our decoder for the rest.
Can I decode a Skyline chassis number?
Yes, by its model code. BNR32, BCNR33 and BNR34 are the R32, R33 and R34 GT-R. The serial after the dash is the build number.
Does a Nissan VIN show the manufacture date?
It shows the model year. The build month and year are on the label in the driver door opening.
Where is the engine number on a Nissan?
Stamped on the engine block, usually near the transmission or below the intake, with the engine code first.
Can I get a Nissan key code by VIN?
A Nissan dealer can look up the key code from the VIN once you prove you own the car. It isn't public for security reasons.
Do Saudi and UAE Nissans decode the same way?
Yes. Gulf market Nissans use the same 17 character format. Patrols start JN8.
What do S, SV, SL and SR mean on a Nissan?
They're the grades. S is the base, SV the middle, SR the sporty one and SL the luxury one. Platinum sits above them on most models.
Dale Ogden
Dale has spent more than 20 years in vehicle valuations, forecasting and asset management. He was a Forecast Manager at CAP HPI, the UK's leading vehicle valuation authority and a counterpart to Kelley Blue Book.
He helped pioneer early electric vehicle depreciation models adopted by major manufacturers, and his residual value forecasts cover more than 10,000 vehicles. Today his data led insights help buyers, enthusiasts and automotive professionals around the world.
How Much Is Your Nissan Worth With Its Grade and Packages?
A Platinum or PRO-4X is worth a lot more than an S, and packages like ProPILOT add to it. Get a value based on your exact spec.
Value my NissanFree option values, in seconds.
Unlock accurate valuations for your car’s features in seconds – find out what your options are worth today and in the future.
legal policy
quick links
Subscribe to the Newsletters
Copyright © . All Rights Reserved.