Mitsubishi Shogun VIN Decoder

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

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How to use the decoder

01

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 Mitsubishi Shogun

Start by typing the VIN of your car Mitsubishi Shogun into the box; the decoder reads the code and reports the maker, the model year and the country of origin. Production years of the car Mitsubishi Shogun in our data: 2011 - 2019. Body styles: SUV. Power: 197 hp. Versions in our data: 5. 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 code only describes how the car was built. Whether it was in a crash, was reported stolen, how far it has driven or how many owners it had is shown in a paid vehicle history report. On a model Mitsubishi Shogun you are considering, read the VIN on the car and then the VIN in the documents. They must match exactly, in all 17 characters.

Mitsubishi Shogun versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Mitsubishi Shogun IV (3-door, facelift 2011)2011 - 2014SUV197 hp
Mitsubishi Shogun IV (5-door, facelift 2011)2011 - 2014SUV197 hp
Mitsubishi Shogun IV (3-door, facelift 2014)2014 - 2019SUV187 hp
Mitsubishi Shogun IV (5-door, facelift 2014)2014 - 2019SUV187 hp
Mitsubishi Shogun IV (5-door)---

Model year characters for the Mitsubishi Shogun

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Mitsubishi Shogun, with model years 2011 - 2019 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K

What the VIN reveals about a Mitsubishi Shogun

  • The manufacturer and brand (Mitsubishi)
  • 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 Mitsubishi Shogun

  • 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 Mitsubishi Shogun 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 Mitsubishi Shogun built?

Our data lists model years 2011 - 2019 across 5 versions of the Mitsubishi Shogun. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Mitsubishi Shogun?

It is the 10th character. For the Mitsubishi Shogun the characters to expect are B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019).

How many versions of the Mitsubishi Shogun are in your data?

5 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 197 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

On the model Mitsubishi Shogun, where is the 17-character VIN printed?

It is shown on the dashboard under the windshield, on a plate or sticker at the driver door frame and in the registration papers of the vehicle.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Mitsubishi Shogun?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Do I have to pay to decode the VIN of a car Mitsubishi Shogun?

No. The VIN decoder is free to use and needs no registration or account.