Nissan VIN Decoder — Free Check
Decode any Nissan VIN instantly. Free specifications, recall alerts and full history reports for Qashqai, Juke, Micra, Leaf, X-Trail and more. Yokohama, Japan, Oppama, Japan, Tochigi, Japan.
Decode your Nissan VIN now
Enter any 17-character Nissan VIN. Works for every model including Qashqai, Juke, Micra and more.
The free decode won't catch odometer fraud / clocked mileage
Nissan: The free decode is step 1: it reads the VIN structure (make, model, engine, origin). That's it. It can't tell you whether the car in front of you has had its mileage wound back, been crashed, or is still on finance. The full history report is step 2 — and that's where the real risk shows up.
The free decode shows
VIN structure: specs, engine family, country and plant of origin, body type.
It does NOT show
- Real mileage history (rollback)
- Accident & damage records
- Theft & finance status
- Open safety recalls
- True number of owners
- Market value
What you get with a Nissan VIN check
Our Nissan VIN decoder pulls comprehensive vehicle information from multiple official databases.
About Nissan identification numbers
Nissan is a Japanese automaker known for innovation, including pioneering mass-market electric vehicles with the Leaf. With a diverse lineup spanning from the compact Micra to the rugged Navara, and luxury models through its Infiniti brand, Nissan serves markets worldwide. Founded in 1933, headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, Nissan has built a global reputation for quality and innovation.
How Nissan encodes its VINs
Every Nissan vehicle carries a unique 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that acts as the vehicle's fingerprint.
Nissan uses JN1/JN3 for Japan-built passenger cars, JN8 for Japan-built SUVs, 1N4 for US-built sedans, and 5N1 for US-built SUVs. Position 4 indicates the model line, position 5 the engine type, and position 6 the body configuration. The VIN is split into three main sections: the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI, positions 1–3), the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS, positions 4–9) and the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS, positions 10–17).
Understanding the Nissan VIN structure
Positions 1–3 (WMI): JN1, JN3, JN6, JN8, 1N4, 5N1
Positions 4–8 (VDS):
Position 9 (check digit):
Position 10 (model year):
Position 11 (plant code): Yokohama, Japan, Oppama, Japan, Tochigi, Japan, Sunderland, UK, Smyrna, USA, Canton, USA, Barcelona, Spain.
Positions 12–17 (serial number):
Why check a Nissan VIN before buying?
Buying a used Nissan without checking the VIN is a risk.
Nissan WMI codes
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes used by Nissan. These are the first three characters of every Nissan VIN.
| WMI code | Description |
|---|---|
| JN1 | Nissan — Japan |
| JN3 | Nissan — Japan |
| JN6 | Nissan — Japan |
| JN8 | Nissan — Japan |
| 1N4 | Nissan — Japan |
| 5N1 | Nissan — Japan |
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Nissan VIN Decoder — FAQ
Frequently asked questions about decoding Nissan VINs.