Honda VIN Decoder | Check Any Used Honda
Decode any Honda VIN for free. Civic, Jazz, CR-V, HR-V, e:Ny1. Identify the assembly plant (Japan, Swindon UK, Canada) and access the full vehicle history.
What is a Honda VIN?
Decode any Honda VIN for free. Civic, Jazz, CR-V, HR-V, e:Ny1. Identify the assembly plant (Japan, Swindon UK, Canada) and access the full vehicle history.
Honda vehicles are manufactured in Japon. Each 17-character VIN uniquely identifies your Honda and allows you to trace its complete history.
Honda VIN Example
SHHFK7750JU123456
SHH
= Honda
Honda WMI Codes: Identify Origin
The first 3 characters of the VIN (WMI) identify the manufacturer and vehicle type. Here are the most common Honda WMI codes.
| WMI Code | Description |
|---|---|
JHM | Honda Motor (Japan, passenger cars) |
JHL | Honda SUV/MPV (Japan) |
SHH | Honda UK (Swindon, Civic — plant closed 2021) |
2HG | Honda Canada (Civic, CR-V) |
Where to Find the VIN on a Honda?
Windshield
Driver side, bottom of windshield, visible from outside.
Door frame
Manufacturer label on the driver-side B-pillar.
Engine compartment
Stamped on the firewall, engine side.
Registration card
Field E of the registration certificate.
Most Checked Honda Models
Decode the VIN of any Honda model. The decoder identifies the exact model, engine, and specifications.
Honda Jazz
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Honda Civic
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Honda HR-V
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Honda CR-V
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Honda e:Ny1
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Honda Accord
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Honda NSX
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Known Issues with Used Honda Vehicles
Before buying a used Honda, check for these common issues. The Automano report indicates if your vehicle is affected.
CVT vibrations on Civic 1.0/1.5 VTEC
Affected models: Civic FK 2017-2021
Electric power steering failure
Affected models: Jazz/Civic 2009-2015
Takata airbag recalls (extended)
Affected models: Civic/CR-V/Jazz 2003-2017
Body corrosion (UK Civic plant)
Affected models: Civic Swindon 2006-2017
FAQ: Honda 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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