Mitsubishi VIN Decoder

A Mitsubishi VIN decoder is a tool used to decode the 17-digit VIN of Mitsubishi vehicles. Each VIN assigned to the vehicle is unique, even though they have the same model and year. 

Once the VIN is decoded, you can get the vehicle’s specifications, like the year, make, model, engine specs, transmission, and more, and full vehicle history records, like the damage records, theft records, and more.

Buying a used vehicle without checking the VIN first is never okay, as you don’t know what kind of vehicle you’ll end up with. Here are the reasons why you should decode the Mitsubishi VIN:

We offer two different options for VIN decoding: the free and paid reports. While the free version gets you the basic information, the paid VIN decoder service gets you all the detailed information you need to know before you decide to buy the car.

Here’s what you will be getting with the free Mitsubishi VIN decoder service.

Need to see the detailed information about the vehicle? Upgrade the service to a paid one. Here’s what you will see on the full vehicle history report.

Jane plans to buy a car from a private seller she found in Quebec. The car’s still like new because it has no dents or scratches, and she saw nothing suspicious on the inside of the car.

Before she makes a decision, she decides to run a VIN check to examine the car and get the information she needs.

What's in the report?

• Damage Records (2)
• Salvage branded title
• Events reported (1)
• Auction/Sales (1)

Outcome

Jane decided to call the deal off and choose another car that had never been marked as salvage for safety purposes.

Want a deeper look beyond the basic specs? The Mitsubishi Window Sticker offers a full breakdown of factory-installed features, original MSRP, safety info, optional packages, fuel economy, and more, helping buyers see everything included and giving sellers a chance to spotlight the vehicle’s value.

• 1st Character: The country where the car was made. For example, if it starts with 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, it means the car was built in North America.
• 2nd Character: This shows the name of the carmaker. Some carmakers use a certain letter or number to show the company and the location.
• 3rd Character: The third character in the code helps the manufacturer determine the vehicle type, whether it’s a car, truck, bus, or another category.
• 4th Character: Informed you of the car’s body style and drive type, like whether it’s a two-door or a two-wheel-drive sedan.
• 5th Character: Shows the kind of engine the car has, such as a diesel engine or a four-cylinder engine.
• 6th Character: Tells you the vehicle series. Since it can mean different things, it’s best to use a free VIN decoder to know the exact model.
• 7th Character: Gives info about the car’s safety systems, like how many airbags and seatbelts it has.
• 8th Character: Shows which Toyota model it is. This can tell you if the car is a basic version, an SUV, or a luxury model.
• 9th Character: Used to confirm the VIN is real. It’s checked using a special formula with the other VINs.
• 10th Character: Shows the year the car was built. Letters and numbers are used, like A for 1980 or 2010, B for 1981 or 2011, and so on.
• 11th Character: Tells you which plant assembled the vehicle.
• 12th to 17th Characters: These are the car’s unique serial numbers. They help tell the difference between vehicles of the same model built at the same place.

• The name "Mitsubishi" means "three diamonds" in Japanese. The logo shows this idea, mixing shapes from a clan and the founder’s family.
• In 1917, Mitsubishi made the Model A, the first car in Japan built in large numbers. It started the company’s car history.
• Mitsubishi started as a shipping business in 1870 with three steamships. Later, it grew into many fields like banking, mining, shipbuilding, and cars.