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Free Nissan VIN Decoder

Look up available Nissan vehicle details and compare model specifications, recall campaigns and safety data. The fields returned depend on the VIN and market. Free, no registration.

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SJNFAAJ11U1123456Demonstration Nissan VIN, not a verified history
WMI: SJN · VSK · JN1 · JN8 Available vehicle details Recall campaigns NCAP safety
117 catalog models and generations Free instant decode, no sign-up Official open-data sources
2,663+ VINs decoded

How to read a modern Nissan VIN

This is an illustration of the 17-character layout. The meaning of individual positions depends on the manufacturer and market; historic chassis numbers can use another format.

SJN
1–3WMI · maker & country
FAAJ11
4–9VDS · model, body, engine
U
10Year in some formats
1
11Manufacturer-specific
123456
12–17Serial number
WMI (1–3) World Manufacturer Identifier, Nissan uses SJN · VSK · JN1 · JN8.
VDS (4–9) manufacturer-defined vehicle description. Position 9 is a check digit in North American formats; other formats may use it differently.
Position 10 a model-year code in North American and some other formats. It must not be read as a year for every Nissan VIN.
Position 11 often a plant code, interpreted using the matching manufacturer format.
Serial (12–17) the unique production sequence number.

Where is Nissan made?

Nissan is a Japanese manufacturer. European models were built in Sunderland (UK, WMI SJN) and Barcelona (Spain, VSK), while Japanese-built cars use JN-prefix WMIs.

GB SunderlandES BarcelonaJP OppamaUS Smyrna, TNMX Aguascalientes

Popular Nissan model families

Explore the catalog below for the models and generations with specifications. VIN decoding coverage varies.

Mid SUV

Qashqai

The car that defined the crossover class, built in Sunderland (badged Dualis in some markets).

Compact SUV

Juke

Bold small crossover.

Large SUV

X-Trail

Seven-seat family SUV, now e-Power hybrid.

Supermini

Micra

Compact city car.

Electric

Leaf

One of the first mass-market electric cars.

Mini-MPV

Note

Practical compact hatch / MPV.

Why check a Nissan VIN before buying?

Compare the available Nissan details with the advert and registration documents. A mismatch is a reason to investigate. The free decode does not verify odometer history, accident-free status or every factory option; confirm those separately and have the car inspected before buying.

Free VIN decode vs paid history report

The decoder provides available technical and model-level data. Public plate checks can also provide inspection records in supported countries. A paid provider may hold additional history; coverage varies by car.

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How to find your Nissan identification number

Use the documents and the manual for your vehicle’s year, body and market.

Registration document

Read the recorded VIN or chassis number exactly as written. Older formats may be shorter than the 17 characters supported by this tool.

Vehicle markings

Compare the recorded number with the vehicle’s accessible identification plate or stamping. Resolve a mismatch before relying on decoded specifications.

Matching owner’s manual

Use its identification section to find the location for your specific version. Do not assume a different body or market uses the same marking.

Nissan models in our spec database (117)

Models and generations with specifications in our source data. A question mark means a year boundary is missing, not that production continues. Catalog inclusion does not guarantee VIN decoding support. How to interpret coverage.

100 NX 1991–1996200 SX 1989–?300 ZX 1984–1996350 Z 2002–2008350Z Roadster 2005–2009370Z 2008–2012370Z Coupe 2012–?370Z Roadster 2009–?370z Nismo 2009–?Almera / Pulsar 3 Doors 1995–2007Almera / Pulsar 4 Doors 1995–?Almera / Pulsar 5 Doors 1995–2007Almera Tino 2000–2006Altima 1998–?Altima (Thailand) 2011–?Altima Coupe 2007–?Altima Sedan 2012–2018Ariya 2020–?Ariya Nismo 2025–?Armada 2003–?Bluebird Hatchback 1986–?Bluebird Sedan 1986–1990Bluebird Traveller 1986–1990CrossCabriolet 2011–2014Cube 2009–?Frontier 2009–?Frontier/Navara Double Cab 2019–2021Frontier/Navara King Cab 2019–?GT-R 2017–?GT-R (R35) 2007–2011GT-R (R35) - Facelift 2011–2016GT-R (R35) Nismo 2014–2016GT-R Nismo 2020–?Grand Livina 2006–?Juke 2010–?Juke Nismo 2013–?Kicks 2016–?Leaf 2010–?Liberty 1999–2004Maxima 1989–?Micra 2013–?Micra 3 Doors 1982–2007Micra 5 Doors 1989–2020Micra C+C 2005–2008Murano 2003–?NP300 Pickup Double Cab 2008–2014NP300 Pickup King Cab 2008–2014NP300 Pickup Single Cab 2008–2015NV200 2009–?Navara / Frontier Double Cab 2005–2015Navara / Frontier King Cab 2005–2015Navara NP300 Double Cab 2015–?Navara NP300 King Cab 2015–?Note 2005–?Pathfinder 2001–?Patrol 2010–?Patrol LWB 1988–2010Patrol SWB 1988–?Pixo 2009–2013Platina 2006–2010Prairie 1989–1996Primera Break 1999–?Primera Hatchback 1990–?Primera Hatchback P10 1994–?Primera Hatchback P11 1996–?Primera Hatchback P12 2002–?Primera Sedan 1990–?Primera Sedan P11 1996–?Primera Sedan P12 2001–?Primera Traveller 1990–?Primera Wagon P12 2002–?Primera Wagon WP11 1998–?Pulsar 2014–?Qashqai 2007–?Quest 2004–?Rogue 2007–?Rogue Sport 2019–?Sakura 2022–?Sentra 2000–?Sentra SE-R 2004–?Serena 1991–?Skyline 2002–?Skyline GT-R (C110) 1972–1973Skyline GT-R (KPGC-10) 1971–1972Skyline GT-R (PGC-10) 1969–1972Skyline GT-R (R32) 1989–1994Skyline GT-R (R33) 1995–1998Skyline GT-R (R34) () 1999–2002Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R32) 1993–1994Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R33) 1995–1998Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) 1999–2002Skyline Sedan 2001–?Sunny 2010–?Sunny 3 Doors 1993–1995Sunny Hatchback 1993–1995Sunny Sedan 1993–1995Sunny Traveller 1993–1996Teana 2003–?Terrano 2013–?Terrano 3 Doors 1988–1993Terrano 5 Doors 1990–1993Terrano II 3 Doors 1993–2006Terrano II 5 Doors 1993–?Tiida/Versa 2006–2018Tiida/Versa Sedan 2006–?Titan Crew Cab 2004–?Titan King Cab 2004–2015Titan XD Crew Cab 2015–2019Versa 2022–?Versa/Note 2017–?X-Trail 2001–?X-Trail (T30) 2003–2007X-Trail (T31) 2007–2013X-Trail (T32) 2014–2022XTerra 2002–2015Z 2021–?Z Nismo 2024–?

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Nissan VIN Decoder FAQ

Common questions about checking Nissan vehicle identification numbers.

What is a Nissan VIN decoder?+
A Nissan VIN decoder reads a supported 17-character Vehicle Identification Number and looks for available vehicle details. Depending on the VIN and market, these may include the model, year, engine, body and plant. Model-level specifications do not establish a complete factory equipment list.
How do I decode a Nissan VIN for free?+
Enter the 17-character VIN in the box at the top of the page and submit. The checker returns available specifications, model-level recall campaigns and safety data. If the model or year is missing, use the registration documents and the Refine form on the result page.
Where is the VIN located on a Nissan?+
Start with the registration document and compare the VIN with the car’s identification markings. Use the owner’s manual for the exact year, body and market to find the physical number. A windscreen or door-label location should not be assumed to apply to every Nissan vehicle.
How many characters is a Nissan VIN?+
This tool accepts the modern 17-character format, without I, O or Q. Earlier vehicles and some market-specific chassis numbers use other formats that this decoder does not support. A model’s presence in our specification catalog does not mean its original chassis number can be decoded here.
Where is Nissan made, and how do I tell from the VIN?+
Nissan uses WMI prefixes such as SJN · VSK · JN1 · JN8. The WMI identifies the manufacturer and origin context, not where the car was registered. Plant information is shown when supported source data supplies it; a plant code needs the appropriate manufacturer and market rules.
Is the Nissan VIN decoder really free?+
Yes. The available decode and open-data results are free without an account. Some public plate lookups also provide inspection or mileage information. A paid history report is optional and its records depend on the vehicle and provider’s coverage.
Can I check Nissan recalls by VIN?+
The decoder can show Nissan campaigns matched to the model and, where available, year. It does not confirm that a specific VIN is affected or that a repair is still outstanding. Ask the manufacturer or an authorised repairer to check your VIN; US-market owners can also use NHTSA’s VIN-specific recall lookup.
What is the difference between a free decode and a full history report?+
The free decode shows available technical details and model-level data. A paid report may add recorded mileage, theft checks, damage and registration history, depending on coverage. Neither a decode nor an empty history search proves that a car has never been damaged.

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