NHTSA vPIC Data for Nissan
Nissan VIN Decoder
Free VIN lookup for Nissan cars, trucks, and SUVs, pulled live from the official NHTSA vPIC database — model, model year, engine, trim, and manufacturer codes.
Nissan Models on File with NHTSA
NHTSA's vPIC database lists 44 Nissan models across all model years it has on record, including:
- 200SX
- 240SX
- 300ZX
- 350Z
- 370Z
- Altima
- Altra
- Altra-EV
- Ariya Hatchback
- Ariya MPV
- Armada
- Axxess
- Cube
- Frontier
- GT-R
- Juke
- Kicks
- Kicks MPV
- Kicks Play
- Leaf
- Maxima
- Micra
- Murano
- Nissan Z
- NV
- NV200
- NX
- Pathfinder
- Pickup
- PULSAR
- Quest
- Rogue
- Rogue Select
- Rogue Sport
- Sentra
- Sentra Classic
- Stanza
- Stanza Wagon
- Titan
- Van
- Versa
- Versa Note
- X-Trail
- Xterra
Nissan WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) Codes
The first three characters of a VIN are the WMI, identifying the manufacturer, country, and vehicle type. NHTSA has 18 WMI codes on file for Nissan:
| WMI | Country | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1N4 | UNITED STATES (USA) | Passenger Car |
| 1N6 | UNITED STATES (USA) | Truck |
| 3N1 | MEXICO | Passenger Car |
| 3N6 | MEXICO | Truck |
| 3N8 | MEXICO | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| 3PC | MEXICO | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| 5BZ | UNITED STATES (USA) | Bus |
| 5N1 | UNITED STATES (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| 5N3 | Unknown | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| JN1 | JAPAN | Passenger Car |
| JN3 | JAPAN | Incomplete Vehicle |
| JN6 | JAPAN | Truck |
| JN8 | JAPAN | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| JNK | Unknown | Passenger Car |
| JNR | Unknown | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| JNT | Unknown | Truck |
| JNX | JAPAN | Incomplete Vehicle |
| SJK | UNITED KINGDOM (UK) | Passenger Car |
Vehicle Types NHTSA Has On File for Nissan
Nissan VIN Decoder — FAQ
How do I decode a Nissan VIN for free?
Enter the 17-character VIN in the field above and press "Decode Nissan VIN." You'll be taken to our decoder, which queries the official NHTSA vPIC API and returns model, model year, engine, trim, body style, and more — free, with no signup.
What information can I get from a Nissan VIN?
A Nissan VIN decode typically reveals the model, model year, trim, engine type and displacement, body style, drive type, fuel type, plant of manufacture, and GVWR class — based on what Nissan reported to NHTSA for that vehicle.
Where is the VIN located on a Nissan?
On most Nissan vehicles, the VIN is stamped on a plate visible through the windshield on the driver's side of the dashboard, and on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb. It's also printed on the title, registration, and insurance card.
Is this Nissan VIN decoder accurate?
Yes. It queries NHTSA's vPIC (Vehicle Product Information Catalog) database directly — the same federal database Nissan and other manufacturers submit vehicle specification data to.