Vehicle Identification Number/VIN Decoder for 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is attached to the top left side of the instrument panel. Each VIN consists of a unique 17-character code that accurately describes your Jeep Grand Cherokee's series, body style, and other important information. Below is a table to help you decode your Jeep WK2's VIN and and the meaning behind each number, leading from left to right. Because the VIN's meaning and content differs from year to year, make sure to match your Jeep's year to the right table! This should give you a better understanding of your Jeep Grand Cherokee.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 VIN Decoder Chart
Position | Interpretation | Code = Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle type | 4 = MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 1 = 8001-9000 lbs. GVWR 2 = 9001-10,000 lbs. GVWR 3 = 10,001-14,000 lbs. GVWR A = 4001-5000 lbs. GVWR B = 5001-6000 lbs. GVWR C = 6001-7000 lbs. GVWR D = 7001-8000 lbs. GVWR E = 8001-9000 lbs. GVWR F = 9001-10,000 lbs. GVWR G = 4001-5000 lbs. GVWR H = 5001-6000 lbs. GVWR J = 6001-7000 lbs. GVWR K = 7001-8000 lbs. GVWR L = 8001-9000 lbs. GVWR N = 4001-5000 lbs. GVWR P = 5001-6000 lbs. GVWR R = 6001-7000 lbs. GVWR S = 7001-8000 lbs. GVWR T = 8001-9000 lbs. GVWR U = 9001-10,000 lbs. GVWR V = 4001-5000 lbs. GVWR X = 5001-6000 lbs. GVWR Y = 6001-7000 lbs. GVWR Z = 7001-8000 lbs. GVWR |
| 5 | Vehicle Line (North America) | S = Grand Cherokee 2WD R = Grand Cherokee 4WD 2 = Grand Cherokee (RHD) |
| 6 | Series | 4 = Grand Cherokee Laredo 5 = Grand Cherokee Limited 6 = Grand Cherokee Overland 7 = Grand Cherokee SRT-8 |
| 7 | Body Style | G = Sport Utility 4 Door |
| 8 | Engine | G = 3.6L 6 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ERB) J = 6.4L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ESG) K = 3.7L 6 Cyl. Gasoline Non-Turbo (EKG) W = 6.1L 8 Cyl. Gasoline Non-Turbo (ESF) T = 5.7L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (EZH) |
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 thru 9 or X |
| 10 | Model Year | B = 2011 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | C = Jefferson North Assembly |
| 12 - 17 | Vehicle Serial Number | 000000 (6 digits) |
Position: 1
Interpretation: Country of origin
Code = Description: 1 = United States
Position: 2
Interpretation: Make
Code = Description: J = Jeep
Position: 3
Interpretation: Vehicle type
Code = Description: 4 = MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)
Position: 4
Interpretation: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Code = Description:
1 = 8001-9000 lbs. GVWR
2 = 9001-10,000 lbs. GVWR
3 = 10,001-14,000 lbs. GVWR
A = 4001-5000 lbs. GVWR
B = 5001-6000 lbs. GVWR
C = 6001-7000 lbs. GVWR
D = 7001-8000 lbs. GVWR
E = 8001-9000 lbs. GVWR
F = 9001-10,000 lbs. GVWR
G = 4001-5000 lbs. GVWR
H = 5001-6000 lbs. GVWR
J = 6001-7000 lbs. GVWR
K = 7001-8000 lbs. GVWR
L = 8001-9000 lbs. GVWR
N = 4001-5000 lbs. GVWR
P = 5001-6000 lbs. GVWR
R = 6001-7000 lbs. GVWR
S = 7001-8000 lbs. GVWR
T = 8001-9000 lbs. GVWR
U = 9001-10,000 lbs. GVWR
V = 4001-5000 lbs. GVWR
X = 5001-6000 lbs. GVWR
Y = 6001-7000 lbs. GVWR
Z = 7001-8000 lbs. GVWR
Position: 5
Interpretation: Vehicle Line (North America)
Code = Description:
S = Grand Cherokee 2WD
R = Grand Cherokee 4WD
2 = Grand Cherokee (RHD)
Position: 6
Interpretation: Series
Code = Description:
4 = Grand Cherokee Laredo
5 = Grand Cherokee Limited
6 = Grand Cherokee Overland
7 = Grand Cherokee SRT-8
Position: 7
Interpretation: Body Style
Code = Description: G = Sport Utility 4 Door
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description:
G = 3.6L 6 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ERB)
J = 6.4L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ESG)
K = 3.7L 6 Cyl. Gasoline Non-Turbo (EKG)
W = 6.1L 8 Cyl. Gasoline Non-Turbo (ESF)
T = 5.7L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (EZH)
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description: 0 thru 9 or X
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description: B = 2011
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description: C = Jefferson North Assembly
Position: 12 - 17
Interpretation: Vehicle Serial Number
Code = Description: 000000 (6 digits)
Interpretation: Country of origin
Code = Description: 1 = United States
Position: 2
Interpretation: Make
Code = Description: J = Jeep
Position: 3
Interpretation: Vehicle type
Code = Description: 4 = MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)
Position: 4
Interpretation: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Code = Description:
1 = 8001-9000 lbs. GVWR
2 = 9001-10,000 lbs. GVWR
3 = 10,001-14,000 lbs. GVWR
A = 4001-5000 lbs. GVWR
B = 5001-6000 lbs. GVWR
C = 6001-7000 lbs. GVWR
D = 7001-8000 lbs. GVWR
E = 8001-9000 lbs. GVWR
F = 9001-10,000 lbs. GVWR
G = 4001-5000 lbs. GVWR
H = 5001-6000 lbs. GVWR
J = 6001-7000 lbs. GVWR
K = 7001-8000 lbs. GVWR
L = 8001-9000 lbs. GVWR
N = 4001-5000 lbs. GVWR
P = 5001-6000 lbs. GVWR
R = 6001-7000 lbs. GVWR
S = 7001-8000 lbs. GVWR
T = 8001-9000 lbs. GVWR
U = 9001-10,000 lbs. GVWR
V = 4001-5000 lbs. GVWR
X = 5001-6000 lbs. GVWR
Y = 6001-7000 lbs. GVWR
Z = 7001-8000 lbs. GVWR
Position: 5
Interpretation: Vehicle Line (North America)
Code = Description:
S = Grand Cherokee 2WD
R = Grand Cherokee 4WD
2 = Grand Cherokee (RHD)
Position: 6
Interpretation: Series
Code = Description:
4 = Grand Cherokee Laredo
5 = Grand Cherokee Limited
6 = Grand Cherokee Overland
7 = Grand Cherokee SRT-8
Position: 7
Interpretation: Body Style
Code = Description: G = Sport Utility 4 Door
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description:
G = 3.6L 6 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ERB)
J = 6.4L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ESG)
K = 3.7L 6 Cyl. Gasoline Non-Turbo (EKG)
W = 6.1L 8 Cyl. Gasoline Non-Turbo (ESF)
T = 5.7L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (EZH)
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description: 0 thru 9 or X
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description: B = 2011
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description: C = Jefferson North Assembly
Position: 12 - 17
Interpretation: Vehicle Serial Number
Code = Description: 000000 (6 digits)
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 VIN Decoder Chart
Position | Interpretation | Code = Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | C = Chrysler Group LLC |
| 3 | Vehicle type | 4 = MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | R = 5001-6000 lbs. S = 6001-7000 lbs. 2 = 9001-10000 lbs. |
| 5 | Brand | J = Jeep |
| 6 | Drive | E = 2WD F = 4WD |
| 7 | Series | A = Laredo LHD B = Limited LHD C = Overland LHD D = SRT8 LHD E = Laredo RHD F = Limited RHD G = Overland RHD H = SRT8 RHD |
| 8 | Engine | G = 3.6L 6 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ERB) M = 3.0 Liter 6 CYL Turbo Diesel (EXF) T = 5.7L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (EZH) J = 6.4L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ESG) |
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 thru 9 or X |
| 10 | Model Year | C= 2012 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | C = Jefferson Assembly |
| 12 - 17 | Vehicle Serial Number | 000000 (6 digits) |
Position: 1
Interpretation: Country of origin
Code = Description: 1 = United States
Position: 2
Interpretation: Make
Code = Description: C = Chrysler Group LLC
Position: 3
Interpretation: Vehicle type
Code = Description: 4 = MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)
Position: 4
Interpretation: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Code = Description:
R = 5001-6000 lbs.
S = 6001-7000 lbs.
2 = 9001-10000 lbs.
Position: 5
Interpretation: Brand
Code = Description: J = Jeep
Position: 6
Interpretation: Drive
Code = Description:
E = 2WD
F = 4WD
Position: 7
Interpretation: Series
Code = Description:
A = Laredo LHD
B = Limited LHD
C = Overland LHD
D = SRT8 LHD
E = Laredo RHD
F = Limited RHD
G = Overland RHD
H = SRT8 RHD
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description:
G = 3.6L 6 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ERB)
M = 3.0 Liter 6 CYL Turbo Diesel (EXF)
T = 5.7L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (EZH)
J = 6.4L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ESG)
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description: 0 thru 9 or X
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description: C= 2012
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description: C = Jefferson Assembly
Position: 12 - 17
Interpretation: Vehicle Serial Number
Code = Description: 000000 (6 digits)
Interpretation: Country of origin
Code = Description: 1 = United States
Position: 2
Interpretation: Make
Code = Description: C = Chrysler Group LLC
Position: 3
Interpretation: Vehicle type
Code = Description: 4 = MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)
Position: 4
Interpretation: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Code = Description:
R = 5001-6000 lbs.
S = 6001-7000 lbs.
2 = 9001-10000 lbs.
Position: 5
Interpretation: Brand
Code = Description: J = Jeep
Position: 6
Interpretation: Drive
Code = Description:
E = 2WD
F = 4WD
Position: 7
Interpretation: Series
Code = Description:
A = Laredo LHD
B = Limited LHD
C = Overland LHD
D = SRT8 LHD
E = Laredo RHD
F = Limited RHD
G = Overland RHD
H = SRT8 RHD
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description:
G = 3.6L 6 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ERB)
M = 3.0 Liter 6 CYL Turbo Diesel (EXF)
T = 5.7L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (EZH)
J = 6.4L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ESG)
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description: 0 thru 9 or X
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description: C= 2012
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description: C = Jefferson Assembly
Position: 12 - 17
Interpretation: Vehicle Serial Number
Code = Description: 000000 (6 digits)
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 VIN Decoder Chart
Position | Interpretation | Code = Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | C = Chrysler Group LLC |
| 3 | Vehicle type | 4 = MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | R = 6001-7000 lbs. |
| 5 | Brand | J = Jeep |
| 6 | Drive | E = 2WD F = 4WD |
| 7 | Series | A = Laredo LHD B = Limited LHD C = Overland LHD D = SRT8 LHD E = Laredo RHD F = Limited RHD G = Overland RHD H = SRT8 RHD |
| 8 | Engine | G = 3.6L 6 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ERB) F = Limited RHD T = 5.7L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (EZH) J = 6.4L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ESG) |
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 thru 9 or X |
| 10 | Model Year | D = 2013 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | C = Jefferson Assembly |
| 12 - 17 | Vehicle Serial Number | 000000 (6 digits) |
Position: 1
Interpretation: Country of origin
Code = Description: 1 = United States
Position: 2
Interpretation: Make
Code = Description: C = Chrysler Group LLC
Position: 3
Interpretation: Vehicle type
Code = Description: 4 = MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)
Position: 4
Interpretation: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Code = Description: R = 6001-7000 lbs.
Position: 5
Interpretation: Brand
Code = Description: J = Jeep
Position: 6
Interpretation: Drive
Code = Description:
E = 2WD
F = 4WD
Position: 7
Interpretation: Series
Code = Description:
A = Laredo LHD
B = Limited LHD
C = Overland LHD
D = SRT8 LHD
E = Laredo RHD
F = Limited RHD
G = Overland RHD
H = SRT8 RHD
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description:
G = 3.6L 6 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ERB)
F = Limited RHD
T = 5.7L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (EZH)
J = 6.4L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ESG)
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description: 0 thru 9 or X
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description: D = 2013
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description: C = Jefferson Assembly
Position: 12 - 17
Interpretation: Vehicle Serial Number
Code = Description: 000000 (6 digits)
Interpretation: Country of origin
Code = Description: 1 = United States
Position: 2
Interpretation: Make
Code = Description: C = Chrysler Group LLC
Position: 3
Interpretation: Vehicle type
Code = Description: 4 = MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)
Position: 4
Interpretation: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Code = Description: R = 6001-7000 lbs.
Position: 5
Interpretation: Brand
Code = Description: J = Jeep
Position: 6
Interpretation: Drive
Code = Description:
E = 2WD
F = 4WD
Position: 7
Interpretation: Series
Code = Description:
A = Laredo LHD
B = Limited LHD
C = Overland LHD
D = SRT8 LHD
E = Laredo RHD
F = Limited RHD
G = Overland RHD
H = SRT8 RHD
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description:
G = 3.6L 6 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ERB)
F = Limited RHD
T = 5.7L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (EZH)
J = 6.4L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (ESG)
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description: 0 thru 9 or X
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description: D = 2013
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description: C = Jefferson Assembly
Position: 12 - 17
Interpretation: Vehicle Serial Number
Code = Description: 000000 (6 digits)
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 VIN Decoder Chart
Position | Interpretation | Code = Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | C = Chrysler Group LLC |
| 3 | Vehicle type | 4 = MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | R = 6001-7000 lbs. |
| 5 | Brand | J = Jeep |
| 6 | Drive | E = 2WD F = 4WD |
| 7 | Series | A = Laredo LHD B = Limited LHD C = Overland LHD D = SRT8 LHD J = Summit LHD E = Laredo RHD F = Limited RHD G = Overland RHD H = SRT-8 RHD K = Summit RHD |
| 8 | Engine | K = 3.7L 6 cyl. MPI Gas M = 3.0L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel P = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gas 2 = 5.7L 8 cyl. HEMI MDS Gas 3 = 6.1L 8 cyl. |
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 thru 9 or X |
| 10 | Model Year | E = 2014 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | C = Jefferson Assembly |
| 12 - 17 | Vehicle Serial Number | 000000 (6 digits) |
Position: 1
Interpretation: Country of origin
Code = Description: 1 = United States
Position: 2
Interpretation: Make
Code = Description: C = Chrysler Group LLC
Position: 3
Interpretation: Vehicle type
Code = Description: 4 = MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)
Position: 4
Interpretation: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Code = Description: R = 6001-7000 lbs.
Position: 5
Interpretation: Brand
Code = Description: J = Jeep
Position: 6
Interpretation: Drive
Code = Description:
E = 2WD
F = 4WD
Position: 7
Interpretation: Series
Code = Description:
A = Laredo LHD
B = Limited LHD
C = Overland LHD
D = SRT8 LHD
J = Summit LHD
E = Laredo RHD
F = Limited RHD
G = Overland RHD
H = SRT-8 RHD
K = Summit RHD
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description:
K = 3.7L 6 cyl. MPI Gas
M = 3.0L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel
P = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gas
2 = 5.7L 8 cyl. HEMI MDS Gas
3 = 6.1L 8 cyl.
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description: 0 thru 9 or X
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description: E = 2014
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description: C = Jefferson Assembly
Position: 12 - 17
Interpretation: Vehicle Serial Number
Code = Description: 000000 (6 digits)
Interpretation: Country of origin
Code = Description: 1 = United States
Position: 2
Interpretation: Make
Code = Description: C = Chrysler Group LLC
Position: 3
Interpretation: Vehicle type
Code = Description: 4 = MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)
Position: 4
Interpretation: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Code = Description: R = 6001-7000 lbs.
Position: 5
Interpretation: Brand
Code = Description: J = Jeep
Position: 6
Interpretation: Drive
Code = Description:
E = 2WD
F = 4WD
Position: 7
Interpretation: Series
Code = Description:
A = Laredo LHD
B = Limited LHD
C = Overland LHD
D = SRT8 LHD
J = Summit LHD
E = Laredo RHD
F = Limited RHD
G = Overland RHD
H = SRT-8 RHD
K = Summit RHD
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description:
K = 3.7L 6 cyl. MPI Gas
M = 3.0L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel
P = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gas
2 = 5.7L 8 cyl. HEMI MDS Gas
3 = 6.1L 8 cyl.
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description: 0 thru 9 or X
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description: E = 2014
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description: C = Jefferson Assembly
Position: 12 - 17
Interpretation: Vehicle Serial Number
Code = Description: 000000 (6 digits)
Left Hand Drive = Drivers side
Right Hand Drive = Passengers side
Right Hand Drive = Passengers side
This Jeep Grand Cherokee VIN decoder table covers these Grand Cherokee model years:
- 2011 Grand Cherokee WK2
- 2012 Grand Cherokee WK2
- 2013 Grand Cherokee WK2
- 2014 Grand Cherokee WK2
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 sales figures (US)
- 2011 Grand Cherokee: 127,744 units
- 2012 Grand Cherokee: 154,734 units
