Nissan VIN Decoder | Check Any Used Nissan
Decode any Nissan VIN for free. Qashqai, Juke, X-Trail, Micra, Leaf. Identify the assembly plant (Japan, Sunderland UK or Barcelona) and access the full vehicle history.
What is a Nissan VIN?
Decode any Nissan VIN for free. Qashqai, Juke, X-Trail, Micra, Leaf. Identify the assembly plant (Japan, Sunderland UK or Barcelona) and access the full vehicle history.
Nissan vehicles are manufactured in Japon. Each 17-character VIN uniquely identifies your Nissan and allows you to trace its complete history.
Nissan VIN Example
SJNFAAJ11U2123456
SJN
= Nissan
Nissan WMI Codes: Identify Origin
The first 3 characters of the VIN (WMI) identify the manufacturer and vehicle type. Here are the most common Nissan WMI codes.
| WMI Code | Description |
|---|---|
JN1 | Nissan Motor (Japan, passenger cars) |
JN8 | Nissan SUV/crossovers (Japan) |
SJN | Nissan UK (Sunderland, Qashqai/Juke) |
VSK | Nissan Spain (Barcelona, e-NV200) |
Where to Find the VIN on a Nissan?
Windshield
Driver side, bottom of windshield, visible from outside.
Door frame
Label on the driver-side B-pillar.
Engine compartment
Stamped on the firewall, right side.
Registration card
Field E of the registration certificate.
Most Checked Nissan Models
Decode the VIN of any Nissan model. The decoder identifies the exact model, engine, and specifications.
Nissan Qashqai
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Nissan Juke
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Nissan X-Trail
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Nissan Micra
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Nissan Note
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Nissan Leaf
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Nissan Pulsar
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Known Issues with Used Nissan Vehicles
Before buying a used Nissan, check for these common issues. The Automano report indicates if your vehicle is affected.
Jatco CVT (jerks, overheating)
Affected models: Qashqai/X-Trail/Juke 2007-2018
EGR + DPF 1.5/1.6 dCi diesel (Renault-Nissan)
Affected models: Qashqai/Juke 1.5 dCi 2010-2018
Leaf battery pack (capacity loss, no active TMS)
Affected models: Leaf 24/30 kWh 2011-2017
Electric power steering failure
Affected models: Micra K12/K13, Note
FAQ: Nissan VIN
What is a VIN number used for?
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character identifier assigned to each vehicle. We use it to decode the manufacturer, model, year, country of origin, and to query the official recall registry for that market. Title, accident, and ownership history are NOT in the VIN — those require a country-specific official extract (HistoVec in France, DVLA MOT in the UK, NMVTIS in the US, etc.).
Why is the VIN 17 characters long?
The ISO 3779 standard (1977) set the VIN at 17 characters to allow unique identification of every vehicle worldwide. The first 3 identify the manufacturer (WMI), the next 6 describe the vehicle (VDS), and the last 8 make up the serial number (VIS). The letters I, O, and Q are excluded to avoid confusion with the digits 1, 0, and 9.
Can you check a car's history for free?
Basic VIN decoding (manufacturer, country, year) is free on Automano. For the full history (accidents, mileage, owners), use the official extracts (HistoVec for French vehicles, MOT history for UK cars, the national registry elsewhere); the €7.90 Automano report adds confirmed identification, official recalls and a price estimate.
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