VIN database

1997 Nissan Pathfinder VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 Nissan Pathfinder VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

Every sample 1997 Nissan Pathfinder VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier JN8. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, W here. The factory records place assembly at Japan. One engine is recorded for this model year: 3.3L · 6-cyl · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Nissan Pathfinder VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 Nissan Pathfinder trims, engines and plants

2 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

EngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
3.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)4-doorJapan66
3.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]4-doorJapan34

Sample 1997 Nissan Pathfinder VINs

Showing 50 of 100 VINs · Page 1 of 2

These are catalog sample VINs, not cars for sale. Choosing one puts it in the VIN field at the top of the page - replace it with the VIN of the car you are looking at.

VINEngineBodyPlantAction
JN8AR05S0VW1790413.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S0VW1881923.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S1VW1005873.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S1VW1484313.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S1VW1620683.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S2VW1831723.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S2VW1843853.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S3VW1312913.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S3VW1898063.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S5VW1073953.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S5VW1108323.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S5VW1201013.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S5VW1274533.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S5VW1368163.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S6VW1066133.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S6VW1585793.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S6VW1912743.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S7VW1105423.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S7VW1900193.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S8VW1704573.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S8VW1869343.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05S9VW1821333.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05SXVW1261053.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Japan
JN8AR05SXVW1281763.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Japan
JN8AR05SXVW1918753.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Japan
JN8AR05Y0VW1024163.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y0VW1172693.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y0VW1347183.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y0VW1825123.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y0VW1859613.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y0VW1869813.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y1VW1230813.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y1VW1331113.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y1VW1372073.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y1VW1832503.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y1VW1891593.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y1VW1933733.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y2VW1054463.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y2VW1152503.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y2VW1338763.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y2VW1474853.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y2VW1476643.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y2VW1597173.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y2VW1650643.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y2VW1722083.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y3VW1398953.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y3VW1436723.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y3VW1768513.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Japan
JN8AR05Y4VW1334263.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Japan
JN8AR05Y4VW1409263.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Japan

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

JN8AR05S0VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05S1VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05S2VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05S3VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05S5VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05S6VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05S7VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05S8VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05S9VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05SXVW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05Y0VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05Y1VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05Y2VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05Y3VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JN8AR05Y4VW
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3300.0
Displacement CI
201.37835551261
Engine
3.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Plant Company Name
Kyushu Plant
Series2
Wagon body style
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Get the full history for any Nissan Pathfinder

Check a VIN