My Jeep by VIN Year 87-90

Jeep VIN Decoder: Identify Your Model & Year

Before ordering parts, it is essential to correctly identify your vehicle using the 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This ensures 100% fitment for your Jeep's specific technical requirements.

Where to find the VIN on your Jeep?

Since model year 1980, Jeep has standardized the VIN location. You can find it:

Dashboard/Windshield: On the driver's side, visible from the outside at the bottom corner of the windshield.
Vehicle Documents: Listed in your registration papers or title.

Quick Rule: Determine the Model Range

A simple way to categorize your Jeep is by looking at the 7th digit of your VIN:

7th Digit of VIN	Jeep Model Range
Number (e.g., 1-9)	Models from 1980 to 2009
Letter (e.g., A-Z)	Models from 2010 to 2021+

Decoding the Model Year (10th Digit)

The 10th digit from the left is the most critical for parts compatibility, as it identifies the official Model Year.

Example: 2BBCV81J6HB123456

E = 1984

F = 1985

G = 1986

H = 1987

J = 1988

K = 1989

L = 1990

Pro Tip: In the Jeep world, the Model Year is more important than the date of first registration. Manufacturers often introduce technical changes (facelifts) mid-year. Always use the 10th digit of your VIN to ensure you are ordering the correct parts for your Wrangler, Cherokee, or Grand Cherokee.

Model Year 1984–1988:


Jeep Wrangler YJ	Jeep Cherokee XJ	Jeep Comanche MJ

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number):

1	Country	1 =	USA	8	GVWR	J =	3001-4000 lb Wrangler Base
		2 =	Canada		(gross vehicle	J =	3001-4000 lb Cherokee Base
					weight rating)	K =	3001-4000 lb Wrangler Sport
2	Manufacturer	J =	Jeep Corporation			K =	3001-4000 lb Cherokee Pioneer
		B =	American Motors (Canada) Inc.			L =	3001-4000 lb Wrangler Laredo
						L =	3001-4000 lb Cherokee Laredo
3	Vehicle Type	C =	MPV (multi purpose vehicle)			M =	3001-4000 lb Wrangler Sahara
		T =	Pick Up Truck			1 =	4001-5000 lb Wrangler Base
		D =	Incomplete Vehicle			1 =	4001-5000 lb Cherokee Base
		E =	Export, LHD			1 =	4001-5000 lb Comanche Base
		F =	Export, RHD			2 =	4001-5000 lb Wrangler Sahara
						2 =	4001-5000 lb Cherokee Pioneer
4	Engine	B =	2.1 L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel			3 =	4001-5000 lb Wrangler Sport
		E =	2.5 L 4-Cylinder 1-B Carburetor			3 =	4001-5000 lb Cherokee Chief
		Y =	2.5 L 4-Cylinder 1-B Carburetor			4 =	4001-5000 lb Wrangler Laredo
		C =	4.2 L 6-Cylinder 2-B Carburetor			4 =	4001-5000 lb Cherokee Laredo
		M =	4.0 L 6-Cylinder L-6 MPI			5 =	4001-5000 lb Cherokee E.C.E
		H =	2.5 L 4-Cylinder TBI			5 =	4001-5000 lb Comanche Eleminat
						9 =	4001-5000 lb Cherokee Limited
5	Powertrain	M =	4-Spd. Man. Floor Shift 4WD			P =	4001-5000 lb Comanche Pioneer
		X/Y=	4-Spd. Man. Floor Shift 4WD			S =	4001-5000 lb Comanche Chief
		S =	4-Spd. Man. Floor Shift 2WD			T =	4001-5000 lb Comanche Laredo
		F =	5-Spd. Man. Floor Shift 4WD			F =	5001-6000 lb Comanche Base
		L =	5-Spd. Man. Floor Shift 4WD			F =	5001-6000 lb Comanche Custom
		V =	5-Spd. Man. Floor Shift 4WD			R =	5001-6000 lb Comanche Pioneer
		W =	5-Spd. Man. Floor Shift 2WD			U =	5001-6000 lb Comanche Laredo
		E/Z=	3-Spd. Autom. Column Shift 4WD
		J =	3-Spd. Autom. Column Shift 4WD	9	Check Digit	1 - Z	Number or Letter
		G =	4-Spd. Autom. Column Shift 2WD
		P =	4-Spd. Autom. Column Shift 4WD	10	Model Year	E =	1984
		R =	4-Spd. Autom. Floor Shift 4WD			F =	1985
		T =	4-Spd. Autom. Floor Shift 4WD			G =	1986
		U =	4-Spd. Autom. Floor Shift 2WD			H =	1987
						J =	1988
6 & 7	Body Style	63 =	Comanche 4WD Pickup 6' 113 WB			K =	1989
		64 =	Comanche 2WD Pickup 6' 113 WB			L =	1990
		65 =	Comanche 4WD Pickup 7' 120 WB
		66 =	Comanche 2WD Pickup 7' 120 WB	11	Plant Location	T =	Toledo Ohio
		73 =	Cherokee 2WD 2-Door Wagon			B =	Brampton Ontario
		74 =	Cherokee 2WD 4-Door Wagon
		77 =	Cherokee 4WD 2-Door Wagon	12-17	Serial Number	1 - 6	Six Digit Vehicle Build Sequence
		78 =	Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Wagon
		79 =	Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Wagon
		81 =	Wrangler Open Body 93.5 WB
		82 =	Wrangler Open Body 103.5 WB

Model Year 1989–1990:


Jeep Cherokee XJ	Jeep Comanche MJ

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number):

1	Country	1 =	USA	7	Body Style	6 =	Pick Up Truck
		2 =	Canada			7 =	2-Door Sport Utility
						8 =	4-Door Sport Utility
2	Manufacturer	J =	Jeep USA
		B =	Jeep Canada	8	Engine	D =	2.5 L 4-Cylinder Leaded Fuel
						E =	2.5 L 4-Cylinder Unleaded Fuel
3	Vehicle Type	4 =	MPV (multi purpose vehicle)			L =	4.0 L 6-Cylinder Unleaded Fuel
		6 =	Incomplete Vehicle			M =	4.2 L 6-Cylinder Unleaded Fuel
		7 =	Pick Up Truck			U =	4.0 L 6-Cylinder Leaded Fuel
						7 =	5.9 L 8-Cylinder Unleaded Fuel
4	GVWR	E =	3001-4000 lb			T =	4.2 L 6-Cylinder Unleaded Fuel
	(gross vehicle	F =	4001-5000 lb
	weight rating)	G =	5001-6000 lb	9	Check Digit	1 - Z	Number or Letter
		H =	6001-7000 lb
				10	Model Year	H =	1987
5	Car Line	J =	Cherokee oder Comanche 4WD			J =	1988
		N =	Wagoneer 4WD			K =	1989
		T =	Cherokee oder Comanche 2WD			L =	1990

6	Series	2 =	Base (L)	11	Plant Location	T =	Toledo Ohio
		3 =	Pioneer (M)			B =	Brampton Ontario
		5 =	Laredo (P)
		6 =	Wagoneer Eleminator	12-17	Serial Number	1 - 6	Six Digit Vehicle Build Sequence
		6 =	Cherokee Sport
		7 =	Limited (X)

Model Year 1989–1990:


Jeep Wrangler YJ

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number):

1	Country	1 =	USA	7	Body Style	9 =	2-Door Open Body
		2 =	Canada
				8	Engine	E =	2.5 L 4-Cylinder Unleaded Fuel
2	Manufacturer	J =	Jeep USA			L =	4.0 L 6-Cylinder Unleaded Fuel
		B =	Jeep Canada			M =	4.2 L 6-Cylinder Unleaded Fuel
						T =	4.2 L 6-Cylinder Unleaded Fuel
3	Vehicle Type	4 =	MPV (multi purpose vehicle)
		6 =	Incomplete Vehicle	9	Check Digit	1 - Z	Number or Letter
		7 =	Pick Up Truck
				10	Model Year	H =	1987
4	GVWR	E =	3001-4000 lb			J =	1988
	(gross vehicle	F =	4001-5000 lb			K =	1989
	weight rating)	G =	5001-6000 lb			L =	1990
		H =	6001-7000 lb
				11	Plant Location	T =	Toledo Ohio
5	Car Line	Y =	Wrangler			B =	Brampton Ontario

6	Series	1 =	Standard	12-17	Serial Number	1 - 6	Six Digit Vehicle Build Sequence
		2 =	Base
		3 =	Islander
		4 =	Sahara
		5 =	Laredo