Where is the VIN in the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

This guide shows you where to physically locate the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the JEEP Grand Cherokee (Grand Cherokee V (WL) [2015-2015]) produced between 2015–2015, including the hidden chassis stamp and the easy-to-check label/plate locations.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Under the rear seat (stamped into floor/chassis)

• Where to look: Lift the rear bench seat cushion and pull back the carpet flap at the front edge of the rear seat base. The VIN is stamped into the painted metal floor at the access/cutout area.
• Access: It’s naturally dark under the seat and space is tight. You may need to move mats/carpet, and wipe/scrub the painted metal to make the stamped characters readable.
• Note: For LHD vehicles, this is commonly found under the rear bench on the right side (passenger side), but if you don’t see it immediately, check the opposite side under the bench as regional layouts can vary.
• Tip: Because it’s dark and low-contrast, use the app’s flashlight and OCR to scan it directly with your phone instead of trying to read the stamp at an awkward angle.

2) VIN plate at the windshield / dashboard corner

• Where to look: View through the windshield at the lower corner of the dashboard where the VIN plate is positioned (outside-readable from the glass).
• Access: Easy to reach, but glare and reflections on the windshield can make photos hard to read.
• Note: Best checked from outside the vehicle with the steering centered and the dash not casting reflections.
• Tip: If glare washes out the characters, capture it instantly with the VIN scanner so you don’t misread similar-looking digits (like 8/B or 5/S).

3) Driver door B-pillar / door jamb VIN label

• Where to look: Open the driver door and inspect the B-pillar/door jamb sticker (it often also lists tire pressures and weight ratings).
• Access: Usually straightforward unless the label is scratched, painted over, or torn.
• Note: This is typically one of the clearest VIN presentations due to strong text contrast.
• Tip: For a fast, error-free read, use the free VIN reader to scan the label instead of manually typing 17 characters.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VIN LOCATION / CHASSIS NUMBER LOCATION CareDrive

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• Walk-around plus a clear close-up of the chassis VIN stamped under the rear seat floor area.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Too dark under the rear seat: Use a flashlight and change your viewing angle; a quick wipe with a rag helps the stamped characters pop against body-colored paint.
• Stamp is dirty/low contrast: Scrub lightly (rag + mild cleaner) and re-check—dirt settles in the engraving and makes digits look “missing.”
• Door-jamb sticker concerns: If the label looks tampered with, missing, or doesn’t match other VIN locations, verify against the stamped chassis VIN and the windshield VIN before buying.

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This guide shows you where to find the VIN (vehicle identification number) on the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2, model years 2014–2015—including the easy-to-check label and the hidden stamped chassis number.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Under the windshield (dashboard VIN plate)

• Where to look: Stand outside the vehicle and look through the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. You’ll see a metal VIN plate sitting at the base of the glass where the dashboard meets the windshield (near the cowl).
• Access: Easy to reach, but glare and sky reflections can wash the characters out and make it hard to read.
• Note: Works the same for LHD/RHD—what changes is which seat is the driver seat, not the VIN plate position at the glass corner.
• Tip: If reflections are killing readability, scan the VIN instantly with your phone camera so you don’t have to manually transcribe characters through glare.

2) Driver’s door B-pillar certification sticker (VIN label)

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door and inspect the B-pillar (the vertical pillar between the front and rear doors). Look for a white certification/compliance label with the VIN, a barcode, and weight ratings, typically mounted vertically.
• Access: Usually the easiest VIN to access; the main issue is wear/fading on older or heavily used vehicles.
• Note: On RHD cars this label is on the right-side front door opening (driver’s door), not the left.
• Tip: If the printed text is faded, use the VIN scanner to capture the barcode/VIN cleanly instead of guessing worn characters.

3) Under the front passenger seat (floor pan VIN stamping under carpet flap)

• Where to look: From the rear row, open the rear door behind the front passenger seat area and locate the pre-cut carpet flap on the floor (it may be hidden under a second mat). Lift the flap to reveal the VIN stamped into the metal floor pan, sometimes painted body color.
• Access: This takes a little effort: you may need to slide the front seat forward, peel back a stiff carpet flap, and deal with poor lighting/shadows. Aftermarket rubber mats often cover the flap.
• Note: Orientation matters. In LHD vehicles it’s commonly accessed behind the front right seat (passenger side). On RHD vehicles, it may be accessed behind the front left seat—so if you don’t find it on one side, check the opposite side under the corresponding front seat area.
• Tip: Because it’s dark and low to the floor, scan it using Flashlight + OCR on ScanVin.app so you don’t have to contort and write it down manually.

4) Engine bay (firewall/cowl area stamping)

• Where to look: Open the hood and inspect near the firewall/cowl area (toward the rear of the engine bay), typically on the passenger-side area on LHD vehicles. The VIN stamping can be tucked under plastic cowl trim/weather stripping and surrounded by hoses/wiring.
• Access: Hardest spot—cramped, dark, and partially obstructed, so getting a straight-on phone photo is tricky.
• Note: Use this as a secondary confirmation point if needed—don’t start here unless other locations are missing or questionable.
• Tip: If you can’t get your head and phone lined up, scan it at an angle with high-contrast capture to avoid misreading faint or partially hidden characters.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: JEEP Grand Cherokee IV VIN Number Location - YouTube

▶ Watch JEEP Grand Cherokee VIN Location Guide

• Walkthrough showing the windshield VIN, B-pillar label, under-carpet floor stamping, and a quick look at the engine bay location.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield VIN glare: If sunlight/sky reflection blocks the view, change your viewing angle, shade the VIN area with your hand, or scan it instead of typing.
• Under-seat stamping is hidden: The carpet flap may be stiff or covered by aftermarket mats—slide the seat forward, lift the flap fully, and use a flashlight to eliminate shadows.
• Door sticker isn’t proof of identity by itself: Labels can be replaced—when buying a vehicle, cross-check the windshield VIN + floor stamping match the documents.

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