Free · no account · public NHTSA data

Check a VIN before you buy the car

Decode the exact vehicle, find its recall campaigns, then open MotorJury's costs, repair risks and model-year verdict. We do not store the VIN.

Enter the 17-character VIN

Usually visible through the windscreen, on the driver's door jamb, registration, insurance papers or sales listing. Letters I, O and Q are never used.

Your 5-minute used-car decision check

  1. IdentityMake sure the decoded year, model and body match the listing and documents.
  2. RecallsAsk for proof that every open campaign was completed; verify on NHTSA.
  3. PriceOpen MotorJury's model-year page and replace our estimate with the seller's actual price.
  4. Known failuresCompare the car with the most-complained-about components and typical repair bands.
  5. Independent inspectionUse the data to brief a qualified mechanic before money changes hands.

VIN check questions

Does this show whether a recall repair was completed?

No. NHTSA's public model recall feed identifies campaigns that may apply. A dealer or NHTSA's own VIN tool must confirm completion for this exact vehicle.

Do you save or sell the VIN?

No. MotorJury sends it to NHTSA for this check and does not persist it in an account or database.

Does a clean result mean the car is safe?

No. It means the public API returned no matching campaigns. It does not replace service records, a road test or an independent mechanical inspection.