Each Jeep car has a unique identification code called VIN. This number contains important information about the car, such as model year, place of manufacture or type of equipment. Encoding the VIN number on a Jeep can be particularly helpful for those wishing to purchase a vehicle from the aftermarket. The VIN decoder will allow you to check the detailed history of your vehicle regarding service repairs, mileage and accidents. It will also check whether the vehicle is listed in the stolen vehicle database. So how do you find the VIN in your Jeep and how do you decode it? We give you a hint.

Jeep – VIN decoding

Encoding the body number on the Jeep can be a good way of verifying the car before purchase, especially if the vehicle has been brought into the country. The VIN decoder will determine the technical specifications of your Jeep based on the model year, type of equipment or production location. It also allows you to obtain information about the history of the vehicle, i.e. problems with ownership, previous damage, post-accident repairs or meter mileage. And most importantly, by decoding the VIN on a Jeep, you can search the database of stolen vehicles in the first place. As you can see, the VIN on your Jeep contains really important information about the vehicle, so you can verify the data provided by your dealer, for example. If you want to find out if the Jeep you are interested in was not involved in an accident, decode the VIN using the form below.

Jeep – where to find VIN?

How do I decode the Jeep body number? First of all, you need to find the VIN number in the vehicle documentation and compare it with that of the vehicle. Often, at first glance, you will notice some interference with the code. However, it may not be easy to find the VIN in your Jeep because it is not always in the usual places. If you’re wondering where the VIN in the Jeep Grand Cherokee is, between 2005 and 2010 the VIN number plates were placed on the dashboard housing on the left and on the rear left-hand post. In contrast, the 2007-2011 Jeep Patriot has a VIN on the floor in front of the passenger seat, and the 2010-2011 Patriot has a VIN on the floor in front of the passenger seat in addition to the VIN on the fixed component in front of the passenger seat, which is located on the dashboard housing on the left. The popular Jeep Wrangler produced in 2006-2018 has a VIN plate located on the left-hand side of the dashboard. Sometimes, in order not to waste time searching for a VIN, it is worth using the dedicated online tools available for this purpose.

Jeep – checking the VIN number

As we mentioned earlier, the verification of basic Jeep data before purchase can be very helpful. Verifying the VIN on the Jeep will allow you to check the vehicle’s technical data, which is provided by the vehicle dealer with the facts.  In particular, the information that has an impact on the price of the Jeep, that is, the equipment version, potential repairs, accidents or mileage.  So how do you check the history of your Jeep? This can be done online via the form below. The basic version of the service is available for free, while those who want to see detailed information about the Jeep can use the full history report of the vehicle that is paid for. However, the cost of checking the VIN is small compared to how much we can pay for a vehicle that has some hidden problems.