Dodge Build Sheet by VIN — Decode the broadcast sheet & fender tag
A Dodge build sheet is the broadcast sheet — the assembly-line document built with the car — backed by the fender tag and the VIN. Together they record every factory sales code, the paint and trim codes, the engine and axle, and the plant, confirming exactly how a Dodge was ordered. Start with the VIN to lock in the year and plant — it’s free.
Look Up a Dodge Build Sheet by VIN
Enter the VIN and we’ll fix the year, plant, and body so the build record decodes correctly
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How a Dodge Build Sheet Lookup Works
The VIN points you to the right reference; the broadcast sheet & fender tag fills in the original factory configuration.
Enter the Dodge VIN
Type the VIN from the dash, door jamb, title, or registration. It fixes the model year, assembly plant, and body style before you read the rest.
We tie it to the broadcast sheet & fender tag
The VIN points to the right reference so the build record's option, paint, and equipment codes decode correctly for that exact car.
Reconstruct the original spec
The build record rebuilds the factory order: options, colors, drivetrain, and the plant it came from — the configuration the car left the line with.
Where to Find Dodge Build Data
Dodge records the build in the broadcast sheet & fender tag. Here is where that data lives and how to reach it.
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The original broadcast sheet, on classic cars, tucked under a seat, behind trim panels, above the glovebox, or under the carpet
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The fender tag on the inner fender, which lists the paint, trim, and option (sales) codes
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Modern Dodge build data is retrievable from the 17-character VIN through Mopar's build records
Dodge option-code format
Dodge records factory equipment as sales codes — short alphanumeric codes for the engine, transmission, axle, trim, and options. The fender tag and broadcast sheet carry the paint and trim codes.
Start the Dodge build lookup by VIN:
What a Dodge Build Record Shows
The broadcast sheet & fender tag documents the car as it left the factory — far more detail than the window sticker ever showed the buyer.
Every factory option as a sales code
Paint code and interior/trim code
Engine, transmission, and axle-ratio codes
Assembly plant and scheduled build date
The full VIN and body/model code
Decode Your Dodge’s Original Build
Enter the VIN to lock in the year and plant, then read the broadcast sheet & fender tag for the original options, colors, and equipment. Free, in seconds.
Dodge Build Sheet Tips
What buyers, collectors, and restorers should know before trusting a Dodge build record.
On a classic muscle-era Dodge, a matching broadcast sheet and fender tag are what confirm a genuine factory big-block or R/T car versus a clone.
The fender-tag paint code is the fastest way to read the exact factory color for a respray.
For the wider Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram system, see the Mopar broadcast sheet page — the sales-code format is shared.
Dodge Build Data — Sources & Authority
Stellantis Historical Services (Mopar) Stellantis holds the original Chrysler-Dodge production records and can document the original build of historic Dodge vehicles. The references below are the authoritative public origins behind Dodge VIN, recall, and title data in the United States.
- NHTSA VIN Decoder ↗
Federal reference decoder for Dodge VIN structure.
- NHTSA — Safety Recalls ↗
Open Dodge recall lookup by VIN.
- NMVTIS — Bureau of Justice Assistance ↗
Federal title-brand database covering every Dodge across all 50 states.
- IIHS — Safety Ratings ↗
Independent crash-test results for modern Dodge models.
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Dodge Build Sheet — Frequently Asked Questions
The questions Dodge owners and buyers ask most about the broadcast sheet & fender tag.
What is a Dodge build sheet?+
A Dodge build sheet is the broadcast sheet & fender tag — the factory record of how a single vehicle was originally specified. It is the assembly-line document built with the car — backed by the fender tag and the VIN. Together they record every factory sales code, the paint and trim codes, the engine and axle, and the plant, confirming exactly how a Dodge was ordered. It documents every factory option as a sales code, paint code and interior/trim code, engine, transmission, and axle-ratio codes, and more.
How do I find a Dodge build sheet by VIN?+
Enter the 17-character VIN in the form above. The VIN fixes the model year, assembly plant, and body style, which is what lets the broadcast sheet & fender tag decode correctly. You can find the VIN on the dashboard, the driver-side door jamb, the title, or the registration.
What do Dodge option codes look like?+
Dodge records factory equipment as sales codes — short alphanumeric codes for the engine, transmission, axle, trim, and options. The fender tag and broadcast sheet carry the paint and trim codes.
Where is the Dodge build data located?+
On a Dodge, the build data is found in these places: The original broadcast sheet, on classic cars, tucked under a seat, behind trim panels, above the glovebox, or under the carpet; The fender tag on the inner fender, which lists the paint, trim, and option (sales) codes; Modern Dodge build data is retrievable from the 17-character VIN through Mopar's build records.
Why do Dodge buyers and collectors check the build sheet?+
The build record is how you confirm a factory option, package, or color was fitted at the factory rather than added later — which directly affects what a Dodge is worth. Stellantis Historical Services (Mopar) is the authority that stellantis holds the original Chrysler-Dodge production records and can document the original build of historic Dodge vehicles.
Look Up a Dodge Build Sheet by VIN
Enter the VIN to anchor the year and plant, then decode the broadcast sheet & fender tag — factory options, paint and interior codes, and drivetrain.
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