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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse VIN decoder
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Every sample 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier 4A3. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: 4 and E. The factory records place assembly at Bloomington-Normal, United States (USA). 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 2.0L and 2.4L. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse trims, engines and plants
| Series / Trim | Engine | Body | Doors / seats | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 2.0L | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 3-door | Bloomington-Normal, United States (USA) | 26 |
| MEDIUM | 2.0L | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 3-door | Bloomington-Normal, United States (USA) | 25 |
| PREMIUM | 2.0L | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 3-door | Bloomington-Normal, United States (USA) | 23 |
| PREMIUM | 2.0L | Convertible/Cabriolet | 2-door | Bloomington-Normal, United States (USA) | 12 |
| MEDIUM | 2.4L | Convertible/Cabriolet | 2-door | Bloomington-Normal, United States (USA) | 9 |
| MEDIUM · Spyder | 2.4L | Convertible/Cabriolet | 2-door | Bloomington-Normal, United States (USA) | 1 |
| PREMIUM | 2.0L | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 3-door | 1 |
Sample 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
4A3AK34Y0VE - MEDIUM
- Series
- MEDIUM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: Medium
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK34Y1VE - MEDIUM
- Series
- MEDIUM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: Medium
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK34Y2VE - MEDIUM
- Series
- MEDIUM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: Medium
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK34Y3VE - MEDIUM
- Series
- MEDIUM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: Medium
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK34Y4VE - MEDIUM
- Series
- MEDIUM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: Medium
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK34Y6VE - MEDIUM
- Series
- MEDIUM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: Medium
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK34Y7VE - MEDIUM
- Series
- MEDIUM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: Medium
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK34Y8VE - MEDIUM
- Series
- MEDIUM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: Medium
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK34Y9VE - MEDIUM
- Series
- MEDIUM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: Medium
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK34YKVE - MEDIUM
- Series
- MEDIUM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: Medium
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK34YXVE - MEDIUM
- Series
- MEDIUM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: Medium
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK44Y0VE - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK44Y1VE - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK44Y2VE - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK44Y3VE - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK44Y4VE - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK44Y5VE - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK44Y6VE - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK44Y7VE - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK44Y8VE - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
4A3AK44Y9VE - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA
- Plant City
- Bloomington-Normal
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Other Engine Info
- MPI DOHC
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR