Dodge VIN Decoder, Build Sheet and Sales Code Lookup
Your Dodge VIN tells you the model, year, plant and engine, and it’s the key to your build sheet. Use our free Dodge VIN decoder below to check the basics and any recalls. Then see how to get your build sheet or window sticker by VIN, and paste your sales codes into our lookup to see exactly how your Dodge or Ram was built.
Try It Yourself. Copy/Paste This Dodge VIN Into Our Decoder Below: 2C3CDZFJ7MH024680
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 ReportDodge Build Sheet by VIN: Where to Get One
The VIN gives you the model, engine, plant and year. The build sheet, with every option and package, is kept against that VIN by Stellantis, Dodge's parent company.
There are three documents people mean when they say Dodge build sheet. Here's what each one shows and how to get it.
Window sticker
The original Monroney sticker lists the trim, every package like Plus or Widebody, standalone options and MSRP. Stellantis has made window stickers available by VIN for many recent vehicles, and any Dodge dealer can print one for you.
Factory build sheet
The production record lists each sales code: engine, transmission, axle, paint, packages and individual options. Ask a Dodge or Ram dealer to pull it from the VIN, then decode the codes below.
Broadcast sheet and fender tag
On older Dodges, the paper broadcast sheet was often left under the seat springs or the carpet, and a metal fender tag carries the key codes. See the classic section further down.
Some websites sell Dodge build sheets by VIN. They pull from the same factory data, so check the price against what a dealer will print for free.
Reading a Dodge VIN: The Engine Is Character 8
On a modern Dodge, character 8 is the engine, which is the fastest way to tell a V6 from a 392 or a Hellcat. This 2021 Challenger R/T Scat Pack shows how it works.
2C3CDZFJ7MH024680: 2021 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 6.4 HEMI, built in Brampton, Ontario
- 2C3: country and maker
- 2 is Canada and C3 is a Chrysler group passenger car. A US built Durango starts 1C4.
- CDZF: line, series and body
- The car line, trim level and body style. Decoders read these together to name the exact model.
- J: engine
- J is the 6.4 HEMI, the 392. See the engine letter table below.
- 7: check digit
- Worked out from the other characters. A fake or mistyped VIN almost always fails it.
- M: model year
- M is 2021.
- H: plant
- Brampton, Ontario, home of the Challenger and Charger until 2023.
- 024680: serial
- The build number of this one car.
Challenger, Charger and Durango engine letters
| Character 8 | Engine | Found on |
|---|---|---|
| G | 3.6 Pentastar V6 | SXT, GT and Durango base models |
| T | 5.7 HEMI V8 | R/T and Durango R/T |
| J | 6.4 HEMI V8, the 392 | Scat Pack, SRT 392 and Durango SRT 392 |
| 9 | 6.2 supercharged HEMI V8 | SRT Hellcat, Redeye, Jailbreak and Durango SRT Hellcat |
Hellcat badges and hood scoops are easy to buy. A 9 in character 8 isn't. If a "Hellcat" shows a T or G there, it's a clone.
Dodge VIN prefixes and plants
First three characters
- 2C3 Car built in Canada: Challenger, Charger
- 1C4 SUV built in the US: Durango
- 2C4 and 3C4 Built in Canada or Mexico: Grand Caravan, Journey
- ZAC Built in Italy: Hornet
- 1B3, 2B3, 1D7, 3D7 Older Dodge cars and Dodge Ram trucks
Plant, character 11
- H Brampton, Ontario: Challenger, Charger
- C Detroit, Michigan: Durango
Model year, character 10
- 52005
- 62006
- 72007
- 82008
- 92009
- A2010
- B2011
- C2012
- D2013
- E2014
- F2015
- G2016
- H2017
- J2018
- K2019
- L2020
- M2021
- N2022
- P2023
- R2024
- S2025
Dodge Sales Code Decoder
Got your build sheet from the dealer? Paste the sales codes here and each one comes back as plain English, from the engine to the paint.
Separate codes with spaces, commas or new lines.
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Click a code to copy it. Sales codes change by model and year, so the build sheet itself is the final word.
Scat Pack, Hellcat, Redeye and Widebody: Spotting the Real Thing
Dodge muscle cars are the most cloned cars in the used market. Badges, stripes, hoods and even widebody fender flares are sold as kits. Two checks clear up almost every case.
Engine letter in the VIN
A Scat Pack or SRT 392 must show J in character 8. Every Hellcat, Redeye and Jailbreak must show 9. A T is a 5.7 R/T and a G is a V6, whatever the car is wearing.
Window sticker or build sheet
Widebody, Redeye, Jailbreak, Plus, Brembo brakes and the Dynamics or Performance packages are listed by name. If the paperwork doesn't show them, the car wasn't built with them.
Dodge Paint Codes and Colors
The paint code is on the label in the driver door opening, and it also shows on the build sheet as a sales code. These are the modern Dodge colors you'll see most, plus the high impact heritage colors that buyers pay extra for.
PW7
White Knuckle
Dodge's white. Older and Ram models list it as Bright White.
PX8
Pitch Black
The most common Dodge color.
PAU
Granite Crystal
Dark metallic grey.
PDN
Destroyer Grey
Flat look grey, very popular on Scat Pack and Hellcat cars.
PAR
Maximum Steel
Blue grey metallic.
PCA
Frostbite
Mid blue pearl.
PBX
Jazz Blue
Deep blue pearl.
PQD
B5 Blue
Bright heritage blue, a high impact color.
PR3
TorRed
Heritage orange red, a high impact color.
PRY
Redline Red
Tri coat red, a paid upgrade.
PRV
Octane Red
Dark red pearl.
PHG
Plum Crazy
The best known Mopar heritage color.
PFB
Sublime
Heritage lime green, a high impact color.
PFQ
F8 Green
Dark olive metallic, a high impact color.
PVP
Go Mango
Heritage orange, a high impact color.
PEC
Sinamon Stick
Burnt orange metallic.
Swatches are a close screen match, not a paint match. Always order touch up paint by the code on your door label.
Classic Dodge and Mopar Build Sheets
Dodges built before 1981 don't have 17 character VINs, and our decoder can't read them. Their story lives on paper and metal instead.
The broadcast sheet was the factory's build sheet, and it often stayed with the car, tucked under the seat springs, behind the rear seat or under the carpet. Finding one is a big deal for originality and value. The fender tag, a stamped metal plate in the engine bay, carries the paint, trim and key option codes. Mopar clubs and specialist registries can help decode both and confirm a car's original numbers.
Known Dodge Problems by Engine
Once character 8 tells you the engine, these are the issues worth asking about before you buy.
| Engine or model | Watch for | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6 Pentastar V6 | Leaking oil filter housing and cooler, rocker arm tick on early engines | Oil on the back of the engine and a ticking sound at idle. Ask if the housing has been replaced. |
| 5.7 HEMI V8 | Lifter and camshaft failure, the HEMI tick | Listen at cold start. A persistent tick with a misfire code needs a proper diagnosis before you buy. |
| 6.4 and 6.2 supercharged HEMI | Hard use, tuning and launches | Ask about modifications and drag strip use. Check the clutch or transmission and the rear tires. |
| Journey and Grand Caravan | Transmission and electrical complaints on high mileage examples | Test every gear and every power feature, including sliding doors. |
| Dart 2.4 Tigershark | Oil consumption | Check the oil level and ask how often it needs topping up. |
Dodge Recall Check
Our decoder lists NHTSA recall records for the model and year. For the exact vehicle, enter the full VIN on Mopar's recall lookup or NHTSA's site. Any Dodge or Ram dealer does recall work free, including on cars bought used or imported from Canada.
Dodge Sales Code List
The sales codes in our decoder. Paint codes are the ones you'll use most, for touch ups and to confirm a rare original color.
Engine and drivetrain sales codes
- ERB 3.6 Pentastar V6
- EZH 5.7 HEMI V8
- ESG 6.4 HEMI V8, the 392
- ESD 6.2 supercharged HEMI V8, Hellcat
- DSA Anti spin rear differential
Engine sales codes vary by year, so use VIN character 8 as a cross check. Axle ratio, transmission and package codes change by model and year, and your build sheet names them in full.
Paint sales codes
- PW7 White Knuckle
- PX8 Pitch Black
- PAU Granite Crystal
- PDN Destroyer Grey
- PAR Maximum Steel
- PCA Frostbite
- PBX Jazz Blue
- PQD B5 Blue
- PR3 TorRed
- PRY Redline Red
- PRV Octane Red
- PHG Plum Crazy
- PFB Sublime
- PFQ F8 Green
- PVP Go Mango
- PEC Sinamon Stick
High impact colors like Plum Crazy, Sublime and Go Mango were offered in limited years, which makes the code a good originality check.
Dodge Build Sheet and VIN FAQs
How do I get a Dodge build sheet by VIN?
A Dodge or Ram dealer can pull the factory build record and reprint the window sticker from the VIN. For many recent vehicles, Stellantis has also made window stickers available by VIN online.
Can a free VIN decoder show my Dodge's options?
No. A VIN decoder confirms the model, year, engine and plant. The options are on the window sticker and the build sheet.
What are Dodge sales codes?
Three character factory codes for each piece of equipment, like EZH for the 5.7 HEMI or PHG for Plum Crazy paint. They appear on the build sheet.
How can I tell if a Challenger or Charger is a real Hellcat?
Character 8 of the VIN should be 9, for the supercharged 6.2 HEMI. Then confirm the trim on the window sticker or build sheet.
Which character in a Dodge VIN is the engine?
Character 8. On a Challenger, G is the V6, T the 5.7, J the 6.4 and 9 the supercharged 6.2.
Is a Ram a Dodge?
Ram became its own brand for the 2011 model year. Earlier trucks were Dodge Rams with VINs starting 1D7 or 3D7. Later Ram VINs start 1C6, 3C6 or 3C7, and our decoder reads both.
What is a Mopar broadcast sheet?
The factory build sheet on older Dodges and other Mopars. It was often left inside the car under a seat or carpet and lists the codes the car was built with.
Where is the paint code on a Dodge?
On the label in the driver door opening on modern Dodges, as a code like PW7 for White Knuckle or PHG for Plum Crazy. Older Mopars carry it on the fender tag.
Where is the Dodge VIN?
On the dash at the bottom of the windshield on the driver side, on the driver door jamb label, and on the title and registration.
Dale Ogden
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