Dodge Shadow VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Dodge Shadow to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Dodge Shadow

Start by typing the VIN of your car Dodge Shadow into the box; the decoder reads the code and reports the maker, the model year and the country of origin. Here is what we have on the car Dodge Shadow: years 1986 - 1995, body styles Convertible, power 152 hp and 1 versions in total. A VIN tells you the maker, the model year and the country of manufacture. Where the plant is coded in the 11th character, that can be read as well.

The VIN identifies the car but does not describe its life. Records of accidents, mileage, theft or owners have to be looked up separately from the decoding. A quick test for the model Dodge Shadow: the 10th character encodes the model year, so it should fit the year the seller states. Also remember that I, O and Q never occur in a genuine VIN.

Dodge Shadow versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Dodge Shadow Convertible1986 - 1995Convertible94 - 152 hp

Model year characters for the Dodge Shadow

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Dodge Shadow, with model years 1986 - 1995 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1986G
  • 1987H
  • 1988J
  • 1989K
  • 1990L
  • 1991M
  • 1992N
  • 1993P
  • 1994R
  • 1995S

What the VIN reveals about a Dodge Shadow

  • The manufacturer and brand (Dodge)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Dodge Shadow

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Dodge Shadow VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Dodge Shadow built?

Our data lists model years 1986 - 1995 across 1 version of the Dodge Shadow. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Dodge Shadow?

It is the 10th character. For the Dodge Shadow the characters to expect are G (1986), H (1987), J (1988), K (1989), L (1990), M (1991), N (1992), P (1993), R (1994), S (1995).

How many versions of the Dodge Shadow are in your data?

1 version, in 1 body style, with power up to 152 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I find the VIN of the model Dodge Shadow?

Check the registration document first, as the VIN is printed there. On the vehicle itself, look at the dashboard under the windshield on the driver's side or at the driver door frame.

What does the VIN decoder leave out for the car Dodge Shadow?

Anything about the car's past: accident damage, odometer readings, theft status and the number of owners. The decoder only reads what is stored in the 17 characters.

Is it really free to check the VIN of the car Dodge Shadow?

Yes, the decoding itself costs nothing and works without signing up. Only the separate vehicle history reports are paid.