2002-2003 Subaru WRX VIN Decoder
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) tells you exactly what you have: body style, engine, trim level, model year and transmission. Here's how to read the 17 characters on a 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza and WRX, using the example VIN JF1GD29612G500555.
Your VIN is on the driver's side of the dashboard, visible through the windshield, and on the label in the driver's door jamb. For the full specs on this generation, see our 2002-2003 WRX specifications and chassis code reference.
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Example | Purpose | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J | Country Code | J: Japan |
| 2 | F | Manufacturer | F: Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) |
| 3 | 1 | Vehicle Type | 1: Passenger Car |
| 4 | G | Model | G: Impreza |
| 5 | D | Body Type | D: 4 Door Sedan G: Wagon |
| 6 | 2 | Displacement | 2: 2.0L Turbo 6: 2.5L |
| 7 | 9 | Grade | 5: TS 7: RS 8: Outback 9: WRX |
| 8 | 6 | Restraints | 5: Manual belts w/ dual airbags 6: Manual belts, dual airbags, side airbags |
| 9 | 1 | Check Digit | 0-9 & X |
| 10 | 2 | Model Year | 2: 2002 3: 2003 |
| 11 | G | Transmission | G: Full-time AWD 5-speed MT H: Full-time AWD 4-speed AT |
| 12-17 | 500555 | Manufacture Number | From 500001: 4 Door Sedan From 800001: Wagon |