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

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is attached to the top left side of the instrument panel.

1999-2004 WJ Chart
Position Interpretation 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)


Vehicle Line (Export)		 2 = Grand Cherokee 2WD (1999-2000)
X = Grand Cherokee 2WD (2001-2004)
W = Grand Cherokee 4WD (1999-2004)

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)
Y = Steyr (Graz, Austria)
12 - 17 Vehicle Serial Number 000000 (6 digits)

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