Locating the XJ VIN Plate
An XJ VIN number contains lots information relevant to your vehicle. The Jeep Cherokee XJ VIN number location can be found on the inside of the windshield on the driver’s side. Refer to the appropriate Jeep Cherokee VIN decoder charts to determine where your vehicle was made, engine type, body sty style, trim, and transmission. The Cherokee VIN charts below range from 1984-88, 1989, 1997-99, and 2000-01.
1984-1988 Jeep Cherokee XJ VIN Decoder Chart
Position | Interpretation | Code = Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | C = MPV D = Incomplete Vehicle |
| 4 | Engine Type | B = 2.1L (128 Cu. in.) 4-Cylinder Turbo (Diesel) H = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder TBI (Gasoline) U = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder 1 Bbl. (Gasoline) W = 2.8L (171 Cu. In.) V6 2 Bbl. (Gasoline) M = 4.0L (242 Cu. In.) 6-Cylinder (Gasoline) |
| 5 | Transmission/ (Transfer Case) | L = 5=Speed Manual Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD) X = 4-Speed Manual Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD) B = Auto Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD) C = Auto Floor Shift (Full Time 4WD) E = Auto Column Shift (Part Time 4WD) J = Auto Column Shift (Full Time 4WD) A = Auto Column Shift (2WD) |
| 6 and 7 | Body Style | 73 = 2WD Cherokee Wagon 2-Door 74 = 2WD Cherokee Wagon 4-Door 75 = 4WD Wagoneer Wagon 4-Door 77 = 4WD Cherokee Wagon 2-Door 78 = 4WD Cherokee Wagon 4-Door |
| 8 | Trim Package | 1 = Custom 2 = Pioneer 3 = Chief 4 = Laredo 5 = Wagoneer 6 = Limited K = Cherokee Base (2WD) L = Pioneer (2WD) M = Laredo (2WD) |
| 9 | Check Digit | Manufacturer Assigned |
| 10 | Model Year | E = 1984 F = 1985 G = 1986 H = 1987 J = 1988 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | J = Brampton, Ontario, Canada L = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1 P = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2 T = Toledo, Ohio |
| 12-17 | Sequential Serial Number | Six Digit Number |
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
C = MPV
D = Incomplete Vehicle
Position: 4
Interpretation: Engine Type
Code = Description
B = 2.1L (128 Cu. in.) 4-Cylinder Turbo (Diesel)
H = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder TBI (Gasoline)
U = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder 1 Bbl. (Gasoline)
W = 2.8L (171 Cu. In.) V6 2 Bbl. (Gasoline)
M = 4.0L (242 Cu. In.) 6-Cylinder (Gasoline)
Position: 5
Interpretation: Transmission/ (Transfer Case)
Code = Description
L = 5=Speed Manual Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
X = 4-Speed Manual Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
B = Auto Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
C = Auto Floor Shift (Full Time 4WD)
E = Auto Column Shift (Part Time 4WD)
J = Auto Column Shift (Full Time 4WD)
A = Auto Column Shift (2WD)
Position: 6 and 7
Interpretation: Body Style
Code = Description
73 = 2WD Cherokee Wagon 2-Door
74 = 2WD Cherokee Wagon 4-Door
75 = 4WD Wagoneer Wagon 4-Door
77 = 4WD Cherokee Wagon 2-Door
78 = 4WD Cherokee Wagon 4-Door
Position: 8
Interpretation: Trim Package
Code = Description
1 = Custom
2 = Pioneer
3 = Chief
4 = Laredo
5 = Wagoneer
6 = Limited
K = Cherokee Base (2WD)
L = Pioneer (2WD)
M = Laredo (2WD)
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description Manufacturer Assigned
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description
E = 1984
F = 1985
G = 1986
H = 1987
J = 1988
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description
J = Brampton, Ontario, Canada
L = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1
P = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2
T = Toledo, Ohio
Position: 12-17
Interpretation: Sequential Serial Number
Code = Description Six Digit Number
Interpretation: Country of Origin
Code = Description 1 = United States
Position: 2
Interpretation: Make
Code = Description J = Jeep
Position: 3
Interpretation: Vehicle Type
Code = Description
C = MPV
D = Incomplete Vehicle
Position: 4
Interpretation: Engine Type
Code = Description
B = 2.1L (128 Cu. in.) 4-Cylinder Turbo (Diesel)
H = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder TBI (Gasoline)
U = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder 1 Bbl. (Gasoline)
W = 2.8L (171 Cu. In.) V6 2 Bbl. (Gasoline)
M = 4.0L (242 Cu. In.) 6-Cylinder (Gasoline)
Position: 5
Interpretation: Transmission/ (Transfer Case)
Code = Description
L = 5=Speed Manual Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
X = 4-Speed Manual Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
B = Auto Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
C = Auto Floor Shift (Full Time 4WD)
E = Auto Column Shift (Part Time 4WD)
J = Auto Column Shift (Full Time 4WD)
A = Auto Column Shift (2WD)
Position: 6 and 7
Interpretation: Body Style
Code = Description
73 = 2WD Cherokee Wagon 2-Door
74 = 2WD Cherokee Wagon 4-Door
75 = 4WD Wagoneer Wagon 4-Door
77 = 4WD Cherokee Wagon 2-Door
78 = 4WD Cherokee Wagon 4-Door
Position: 8
Interpretation: Trim Package
Code = Description
1 = Custom
2 = Pioneer
3 = Chief
4 = Laredo
5 = Wagoneer
6 = Limited
K = Cherokee Base (2WD)
L = Pioneer (2WD)
M = Laredo (2WD)
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description Manufacturer Assigned
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description
E = 1984
F = 1985
G = 1986
H = 1987
J = 1988
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description
J = Brampton, Ontario, Canada
L = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1
P = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2
T = Toledo, Ohio
Position: 12-17
Interpretation: Sequential Serial Number
Code = Description Six Digit Number
1989 Jeep Cherokee XJ VIN Decoder Chart
Position | Interpretation | Code = Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 3 = MPV 6 = Incomplete Vehicle 7 = Truck |
| 4 | GVWR | E = 3001-4000 F = 4001-5000 G = 5001-6000 H = 6001-7000 |
| 5 | Car Line | J = Cherokee 4WD N = Wagoneer 4WD T = Cherokee 2WD |
| 6 | Series | 2 = Base (L) 3 = Pioneer (M) 5 = Laredo (P) 7 = Limited (X) |
| 7 | Body Style | 5 = 4-door wagon 7 = 2-door wagon 8 = 4-door wagon |
| 8 | Engine | E = 2.5L L = 4.0L P = 2.5L S = 4.0L |
| 9 | Check Digit | Manufacturer Assigned |
| 10 | Model Year | K = 1989 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | J = Brampton, Ontario, Canada L = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1 P = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2 T = Toledo, Ohio |
| 12-17 | Sequential Serial Number | Six Digit Number |
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
3 = MPV
6 = Incomplete Vehicle
7 = Truck
Position: 4
Interpretation: GVWR
Code = Description
E = 3001-4000
F = 4001-5000
G = 5001-6000
H = 6001-7000
Position: 5
Interpretation: Car Line
Code = Description
J = Cherokee 4WD
N = Wagoneer 4WD
T = Cherokee 2WD
Position: 6
Interpretation: Series
Code = Description
2 = Base (L)
3 = Pioneer (M)
5 = Laredo (P)
7 = Limited (X)
Position: 7
Interpretation: Body Style
Code = Description
5 = 4-door wagon
7 = 2-door wagon
8 = 4-door wagon
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description
E = 2.5L
L = 4.0L
P = 2.5L
S = 4.0L
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description Manufacturer Assigned
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description K = 1989
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description
J = Brampton, Ontario, Canada
L = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1
P = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2
T = Toledo, Ohio
Position: 12-17
Interpretation: Sequential Serial Number
Code = Description Six Digit Number
Interpretation: Country of Origin
Code = Description 1 = United States
Position: 2
Interpretation: Make
Code = Description J = Jeep
Position: 3
Interpretation: Vehicle Type
Code = Description
3 = MPV
6 = Incomplete Vehicle
7 = Truck
Position: 4
Interpretation: GVWR
Code = Description
E = 3001-4000
F = 4001-5000
G = 5001-6000
H = 6001-7000
Position: 5
Interpretation: Car Line
Code = Description
J = Cherokee 4WD
N = Wagoneer 4WD
T = Cherokee 2WD
Position: 6
Interpretation: Series
Code = Description
2 = Base (L)
3 = Pioneer (M)
5 = Laredo (P)
7 = Limited (X)
Position: 7
Interpretation: Body Style
Code = Description
5 = 4-door wagon
7 = 2-door wagon
8 = 4-door wagon
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description
E = 2.5L
L = 4.0L
P = 2.5L
S = 4.0L
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description Manufacturer Assigned
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description K = 1989
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description
J = Brampton, Ontario, Canada
L = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1
P = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2
T = Toledo, Ohio
Position: 12-17
Interpretation: Sequential Serial Number
Code = Description Six Digit Number
1997-1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ VIN Decoder Chart
Position | Interpretation | Code = Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4 = MPV |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | F = 4001-5000 lbs. |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | J = Cherokee 4×4 (LHD) N = Cherokee 4×4 (RHD) B = Cherokee 2WD (RHD) T = Cherokee 2WD (LHD) |
| 6 | Series | 2 = SE 6 = Sport 7 = Country |
| 7 | Body Style | 7 = 2-Door Sport Utility 8 = 4-Door Sport Utility |
| 8 | Engine | P = 2.5L 4-Cylinder MFI (EPE) S = 4.0L I-6 HO MFI (ERH) |
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 through 9, or X |
| 10 | Model Year | V = 1997 W = 1998 X = 1999 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | L = Toledo #1 |
| 12-17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | Six Digit Number |
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
Position: 4
Interpretation: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Code = Description F = 4001-5000 lbs.
Position: 5
Interpretation: Vehicle Line
Code = Description
J = Cherokee 4×4 (LHD)
N = Cherokee 4×4 (RHD)
B = Cherokee 2WD (RHD)
T = Cherokee 2WD (LHD)
Position: 6
Interpretation: Series
Code = Description
2 = SE
6 = Sport
7 = Country
Position: 7
Interpretation: Body Style
Code = Description
7 = 2-Door Sport Utility
8 = 4-Door Sport Utility
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description
P = 2.5L 4-Cylinder MFI (EPE)
S = 4.0L I-6 HO MFI (ERH)
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description 0 through 9, or X
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description
V = 1997
W = 1998
X = 1999
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description L = Toledo #1
Position: 12-17
Interpretation: Vehicle Build Sequence
Code = Description Six Digit Number
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
Position: 4
Interpretation: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Code = Description F = 4001-5000 lbs.
Position: 5
Interpretation: Vehicle Line
Code = Description
J = Cherokee 4×4 (LHD)
N = Cherokee 4×4 (RHD)
B = Cherokee 2WD (RHD)
T = Cherokee 2WD (LHD)
Position: 6
Interpretation: Series
Code = Description
2 = SE
6 = Sport
7 = Country
Position: 7
Interpretation: Body Style
Code = Description
7 = 2-Door Sport Utility
8 = 4-Door Sport Utility
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description
P = 2.5L 4-Cylinder MFI (EPE)
S = 4.0L I-6 HO MFI (ERH)
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description 0 through 9, or X
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description
V = 1997
W = 1998
X = 1999
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description L = Toledo #1
Position: 12-17
Interpretation: Vehicle Build Sequence
Code = Description Six Digit Number
2000-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ VIN Decoder Chart
Position | Interpretation | Code = Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4 = MPV |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | F = 4001-5000 |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | F = Cherokee 4×4 (LHD) J = Cherokee 4×4(RHD) N = Cherokee 4×4 (RHD) B = Cherokee 4×2 (RHD) T = Cherokee 4×2 (LHD) |
| 6 | Series/Transmission | N = 5 speed manual A = 3 speed auto B = 4 speed auto 4 = Sport 6 = Cherokee Country/Limited 5 = Classic |
| 7 | Body Style | 7 = 2dr Sport Utility 8 = 4dr Sport Utility |
| 8 | Engine | M = 2.5L Diesel P = 2.5L Gasoline S = 4.0L Gasoline |
| 9 | Check Digit | Manufacturer Assigned |
| 10 | Model Year | Y = 2000 Z = 2001 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | L = Toledo, Ohio Plant #1 |
| 12-17 | Sequential Serial Number | Six Digit Number |
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
Position: 4
Interpretation: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Code = Description F = 4001-5000
Position: 5
Interpretation: Vehicle Line
Code = Description
F = Cherokee 4×4 (LHD)
J = Cherokee 4×4(RHD)
N = Cherokee 4×4 (RHD)
B = Cherokee 4×2 (RHD)
T = Cherokee 4×2 (LHD)
Position: 6
Interpretation: Series/Transmission
Code = Description
N = 5 speed manual
A = 3 speed auto
B = 4 speed auto
4 = Sport
6 = Cherokee Country/Limited
5 = Classic
Position: 7
Interpretation: Body Style
Code = Description
7 = 2dr Sport Utility
8 = 4dr Sport Utility
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description
M = 2.5L Diesel
P = 2.5L Gasoline
S = 4.0L Gasoline
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description Manufacturer Assigned
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description
Y = 2000
Z = 2001
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description L = Toledo, Ohio Plant #1
Position: 12-17
Interpretation: Sequential Serial Number
Code = Description Six Digit Number
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
Position: 4
Interpretation: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Code = Description F = 4001-5000
Position: 5
Interpretation: Vehicle Line
Code = Description
F = Cherokee 4×4 (LHD)
J = Cherokee 4×4(RHD)
N = Cherokee 4×4 (RHD)
B = Cherokee 4×2 (RHD)
T = Cherokee 4×2 (LHD)
Position: 6
Interpretation: Series/Transmission
Code = Description
N = 5 speed manual
A = 3 speed auto
B = 4 speed auto
4 = Sport
6 = Cherokee Country/Limited
5 = Classic
Position: 7
Interpretation: Body Style
Code = Description
7 = 2dr Sport Utility
8 = 4dr Sport Utility
Position: 8
Interpretation: Engine
Code = Description
M = 2.5L Diesel
P = 2.5L Gasoline
S = 4.0L Gasoline
Position: 9
Interpretation: Check Digit
Code = Description Manufacturer Assigned
Position: 10
Interpretation: Model Year
Code = Description
Y = 2000
Z = 2001
Position: 11
Interpretation: Assembly Plant
Code = Description L = Toledo, Ohio Plant #1
Position: 12-17
Interpretation: Sequential Serial Number
Code = Description Six Digit Number
LHD = Left Hand Drive (Domestic)
RHD = Right Hand Drive (Export)
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