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Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ VIN Decoder - 1999-2004 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Learn more about your Jeep Grand Cherokee using the VIN number. You can find Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate attached to the top left side of the instrument panel. Use this convenient Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ VIN decoder guide to find out the country of origin, weight, model year, assembly plant, and more. Refer to the VIN charts below for 1999 – 2004 WJ Grand Cherokees.

1999-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WJ VIN DECODER CHART

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CODE=DESCRIPTION

1 Country of origin 1 = United States
2 Make J = Jeep
3 Vehicle Type 4 = MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)
8 = MPV With Side Air Bags
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating G = 5001-6000 lbs.
5 Vehicle Line (North America) 2 = Grand Cherokee 2WD (1999-2000)
X = Grand Cherokee 2WD (2001-2004)
W = Grand Cherokee 4WD (1999-2004)
5 Vehicle Line (Export) W= Grand Cherokee (LHD, 1999-2002)
2 = Grand Cherokee (LHD, 2003-2004)
8 = Grand Cherokee (RHD, 1999-2004)
6 Series 1999
5 = Laredo
6 = Limited

2000-2004
3 = Sport
4= Laredo
5 = Limited
6 = Overland

WG Family (With Euro Group)
B = 4spd Auto Transmission
E = 5spd Auto Transmission

Note: All Columbia, Freedom, Rocky Mountain and Special Edition's use the same "Series" number as Laredo.
7 Body Style 8 = 4dr Sport Utility
8 Engine 4 = 3.1 Liter Turbo Diesel (export, 1999-2001)
A = 2.7 Liter Turbo Diesel (export, 2002-2004)
S = 4.0 Liter
N = 4.7 Liter
J = 4.7 Liter High Output
9 Check Digit 0 thru 9 or X
10 Model Year X = 1999
Y = 2000
1 = 2001
2 = 2002
3 = 2003
4 = 2004
11 Assembly Plant C = Jefferson North Assembly Plant (Michigan, USA)
12 - 17 Vehicle Serial Number 000000 (6 digits)