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How to Use this Free Nissan VIN Lookup

Checking a Nissan VIN has never been easier with VINvaquero.com!

All Nissan vehicles manufactured since 1981 will feature a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) that can be used to quickly decode information about the vehicle, such as:

  • Location of manufacture and the manufacturing plant.
  • Body type and styling options. 
  • Details about the engine and transmission. 
  • Additional features and add-ons. 

The Nissan VIN can also be used for:

  • Ordering Vehicle History Reports.
  • Getting the value of a specific Nissan.
  • Finding Nissan recalls.
  • Searching for compatible parts for the specific Nissan year and model. 
  • Learning about the vehicle’s ownership history.
  • Finding out the vehicle’s accident and repair history. 
  • Getting free, customized insurance quotes. 
  • Checking if the Nissan is stolen. 

Whether you have a Nissan vehicle you own or are looking to buy one, decoding the VIN and using the VIN for a variety of tasks can come in handy. 

Our free Nissan VIN decoder is here for you to get started. 

Simply enter your Nissan VIN into the search bar above to check the global database. We’ll run the search and return all the pertinent information we can find. 

If you have an older VIN from a vehicle that was produced prior to 1981, the VIN decoder may not work. 

Where to find a VIN on a Nissan?

Your Nissan VIN will typically be found in a handful of locations on the vehicle. The common ones include:

  • On a VIN plate attached to the dashboard.
  • Stamped onto the frame. 
  • Near the engine. 
  • On the door jamb. 

Additionally, the Nissan VIN can be found on your DMV and insurance paperwork, such as the:

  • Registration card.
  • Vehicle title. 
  • MCO. 
  • Insurance policy documents. 
  • Insurance ID cards. 

WMIs for Nissan Vehicles

The WMI, or World Manufacturer Identifier, is the first 3 digits of the Nissan VIN. 

These digits provide you with:

  • The country where the Nissan was built. 
  • The Manufacturer name.
  • The vehicle type and manufacturer division. 

Nissan WMIs

The first 3 digits in the VIN, or the WMI, can be used to quickly find out where a specific vehicle was produced, who produced it, and the type of vehicle it is. 

WMICountry of OriginManufacturer NameVehicle Type 
3N1MEXICONISSAN MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V.Passenger Car
3N8MEXICONISSAN MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V.Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
3N6MEXICONISSAN MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V.Truck 
JN1JAPANNISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTDPassenger Car
JN3JAPANNISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTDIncomplete Vehicle
JN8JAPANNISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTDMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
JN6JAPANNISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTDTruck 
JNRNISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTDMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
JNTNISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTDTruck 
JNKNISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTDPassenger Car
JNXJAPANNISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTDIncomplete Vehicle
SJKUNITED KINGDOM (UK)NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LTDPassenger Car
1N4UNITED STATES (USA)NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INCPassenger Car
5N1UNITED STATES (USA)NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INCMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
1N6UNITED STATES (USA)NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INCTruck 
5BZUNITED STATES (USA)NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INCBus
5N3NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INCMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
3PCMEXICONISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INCMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)

Nissan Models in the VIN Decoder Database

Below you’ll find a list of all Nissan models manufactured since 1981 that you can decode with our VIN checker. 

Nissan models in the database include:

  • 200SX
  • 240SX
  • 300ZX
  • 350Z
  • 370Z
  • Altima
  • Altra
  • Altra-EV
  • Armada
  • Axxess
  • Cube
  • Frontier
  • GT-R
  • Juke
  • Kicks
  • Leaf
  • Maxima
  • Micra
  • Murano
  • NV
  • NV200
  • NV3500
  • NX
  • NX/Sentra
  • Pathfinder
  • Pickup
  • PULSAR
  • Quest
  • Rogue
  • Rogue Select
  • Rogue Sport
  • Sentra
  • Sentra Classic
  • Stanza
  • Stanza Wagon
  • Titan
  • Van
  • Versa
  • Versa Note
  • Xterra
  • X-Trail