Free Honda VIN Decoder & Lookup

What is a VIN Number?

How to Find It

Finding your Honda's VIN is straightforward. Here's where to look:

• Passenger Cars: Check the front of the dashboard on the driver's side. View it from outside the vehicle through the windshield. Also, inspect the driver's side door pillar—open the door to find the VIN where the door latches.
• Motorcycles: Typically found on the steering neck below the handlebars, but it could also be on the motor or on the frame near the motor.
• Trucks: Look on the front part of the semitrailer on the left side.

If you're unable to locate the VIN on the vehicle, it can also be found on:

• Your vehicle's title documents.
• Liability insurance documents.

How to Check a Specific Number

TEnter your Honda's 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the field above to look up and receive an instant report on its manufacturer, brand, make and model, body style, engine size, assembly plant, and model year. The information is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from the data submitted by the manufacturers to NHTSA. The VIN Decoder lookup is intended for use with Honda vehicles manufactured since 1981. Whether you own a Civic, Accord, CR-V, Odyssey, or a motorcycle, this tool is the best way to get a detailed build sheet or chart specific to your vehicle.

If your Honda was made before 1981, the VIN will most likely contain 11 characters.

Model Year Character Codes

The table below shows the model year character codes used in Honda VINs. These codes help you determine the exact year of manufacture for your vehicle.

• Example: A Honda Accord with a VIN of 1HGCM82633A123456 has a model year character of "3," indicating it was manufactured in 2003.
• Example: A Honda Civic with a VIN of 2HGFG12688H123456 has a model year character of "8," indicating it was manufactured in 2008.

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

This table provides the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes for Honda vehicles. These codes reveal the country of origin, offering insights into the manufacturing history of your Honda.

Brand-Specific WMIs:

• JH = Japan
• 1H = United States
• 2H = Canada

Historical Context:

Honda has a rich history of producing reliable and innovative vehicles, with manufacturing plants in Japan, the United States, and Canada. This global production network allows Honda to meet diverse market needs efficiently.

Production Volume:

Honda's production is distributed across Japan, the United States, and Canada. This strategic distribution helps Honda maintain high production standards and meet global demand effectively.

Trivia:

• The Honda Civic, one of Honda's best-selling models, is produced in multiple locations, including Japan, the United States, and Canada.
• Honda's first manufacturing plant in the United States opened in Marysville, Ohio, in 1982, producing the Honda Accord.

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