VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is attached to the top left side of the instrument panel. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the decoding chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Identification Number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.
| POSITION |
INTERPRETATION |
CODE = DESCRIPTION |
| 1 |
Country of Origin |
1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation |
| 2 |
Make |
J = Jeep |
| 3 |
Vehicle Type |
4 = MPV Less Side Air Bags 8 = MPV With Side Air Bags |
| 4 |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
H = 6001 - 7000 lbs. |
| 5 |
Vehicle Line (WK) |
S = Grand Cherokee 4X2 R = Grand Cherokee 4X4 |
| 5 |
Vehicle Line (WH) |
C = Grand Cherokee 4X4 (LHD) D = Grand Cherokee 4X4 (RHD) |
| 6 |
Series |
5 = Premium 6 = Sport 7 = Special |
| 7 |
Body Style |
8 = Sport Utility 4 Door |
| 8 |
Engine |
K = 3.7K 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline N = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline 2 = 5.7L 8 cyl. HEMI Multiple Displacement Gasoline 3 = 6.1L 8 cyl. SRT HEMI SMPI Gasoline M = 3.0L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel |
| 9 |
Check Digit |
0 through 9 or X |
| 10 |
Model Year |
7=2007 |
| 11 |
Assembly Plant |
C = Jefferson North Assembly Y = Chrysler Steyer Assembly |
| 12 thru 17 |
Vehicle Build Sequence |
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