The Jeep Wrangler TJ VIN number location can be found on the inside of the windshield on the driver’s side. Use this informative Jeep Wrangler TJ VIN decoder guide to acquire helpful information about your TJ’s place of origin, year model, body style, series, and more. The TJ VIN reference charts below cover model years ranging from 1997 – 2003. 

1997 JEEP WRANGLER TJ 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
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating E = 3001-4000 lbs.
F = 4001-5000 lbs.
5 Vehicle Line Y = Wrangler 4×4
6 Series 1 = Sport
2 = SE
4 = Sahara
7 Body Style 9 = Open body
8 Engine H = 2.5L Leaded-Gasoline
P = 2.5L Unleaded-Gasoline
S = 4.0L Unleaded-Gasoline
V = 4.0L Leaded-Gasoline
9 Check Digit  
10 Model Year V = 1997
11 Assembly Plant P = Toledo #2
12-17 Vehicle Build Sequence Six Digit Number

 

1998 JEEP WRANGLER TJ VIN DECODER CHART

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INTERPRETATION

CODE=DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1 = United States
2 Make J = Jeep
3 Vehicle Type 4 = MPV
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating E = 3001-4000 lbs.
F = 4001-5000 lbs.
5 Vehicle Line Y = Wrangler 4×4
6 Series 1 = Sport
2 = SE
4 = Sahara
7 Body Style 9 = Open body
8 Engine P = 2.5L Unleaded Gasoline
S = 4.0L Unleaded Gasoline
9 Check Digit 0 through 9, or X
10 Model Year W = 1998
11 Assembly Plant P = Toledo #2
12-17 Vehicle Build Sequence Six Digit Number


2000 JEEP WRANGLER TJ VIN DECODER CHART

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INTERPRETATION

CODE=DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1 = United States
2 Make J = Jeep
3 Vehicle Type 4 = MPV
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating E = 3001-4000 lbs.
F = 4001-5000 lbs.
5 Vehicle Line Y = Wrangler 4×4
6 Series 1 = Sport
2 = SE
4 = Sahara
7 Body Style 9 = Open body
8 Engine P = 2.5L Unleaded Gasoline
S = 4.0L Unleaded Gasoline
9 Check Digit  
10 Model Year Y = 2000
11 Assembly Plant P = Toledo #2
12-17 Vehicle Build Sequence Six Digit Number


2001 JEEP WRANGLER TJ VIN DECODER CHART

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INTERPRETATION

CODE=DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1 = United States
2 Make J = Jeep
3 Vehicle Type 4 = MPV
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating E = 3001-4000 lbs.
F = 4001-5000 lbs.
5 Vehicle Line A = Wrangler 4×4 (LHD)
6 Series 2 = SE
4 = Sport
5 = Sahara
7 Body Style 9 = Open body
8 Engine P = 2.5L Unleaded Gasoline
S = 4.0L Unleaded Gasoline
9 Check Digit 0 through 9, or X
10 Model Year 1 = 2001
11 Assembly Plant P = Toledo #2
12-17 Vehicle Build Sequence Six Digit Number


2002 JEEP WRANGLER TJ 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 E = 3001-4000 lbs.
F = 4001-5000 lbs.
5 Vehicle Line A = Wrangler 4×4 (LHD)
4 = Wrangler 4×4 (RHD)
6 Series 2 = SE
3 = X
4 = Sport
5 = Sahara
7 Body Style 9 = Open body
8 Engine P = 2.5L Unleaded Gasoline
S = 4.0L Unleaded Gasoline
9 Check Digit 0 through 9, or X
10 Model Year 2 = 2002
11 Assembly Plant P = Toledo #2
12-17 Vehicle Build Sequence Six Digit Number


2003 JEEP WRANGLER TJ 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 E = 3001-4000 lbs.
F = 4001-5000 lbs.
5 Vehicle Line A = Wrangler 4×4 (LHD)
4 = Wrangler 4×4 (RHD)
6 Series 2 = SE
3 = X
4 = Sport
5 = Sahara
6 = Rubicon
7 Body Style 9 = Open body
8 Engine P = 2.5L Gasoline
S = 4.0L Gasoline
9 Check Digit 0 through 9, or X
10 Model Year 3 = 2003
11 Assembly Plant P = Toledo #2
12-17 Vehicle Build Sequence Six Digit Number


Left Hand Drive = Drivers side
Right Hand Drive = Passengers side