Vehicle Finder

12,361 makes · Every model · Vehicle types · 5-Star safety · VIN plant & specs — live and cached.

What can you do here? Search any of 12,361 makes, see every model & year, check vehicle types (car/truck/motorcycle), view 5-Star crash ratings and decode any 17-char VIN to see plant, engine and transmission — all live from NHTSA.
Popular makes

Tap to instantly load all data for that brand

TOYOTA

Make ID #448

FORD

Make ID #460

HONDA

Make ID #474

CHEVROLET

Make ID #467

NISSAN

Make ID #478

HYUNDAI

Make ID #498

KIA

Make ID #499

VOLKSWAGEN

Make ID #482

BMW

Make ID #452

MERCEDES-BENZ

Make ID #449

AUDI

Make ID #582

SUBARU

Make ID #523

TESLA

Make ID #441

LEXUS

Make ID #515

MAZDA

Make ID #473

VIN Decoder — 17 chars

From dashboard or door sticker — no I, O, Q

Search 12,361 makes

Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers — type any brand, results appear instantly

Tip: popular brands above are fastest · Total 12,361 makes in cache + live API

All models — tap for details

Use the VIN decoder at the top — paste any 17-char VIN to see plant city/state, body class, engine and transmission. For this make, try a VIN starting with its WMI (first 3 chars).

Tip: Find a VIN on the driver’s door sticker, then decode it above — you’ll see the exact plant that built it.
How to use (30 seconds)
  1. Popular → tap Toyota etc. for instant overview
  2. Search → type any of 12,356 makes → tap result
  3. Tabs → Overview (stats), Models (tap any chip for link), Types (car/truck), Safety (★★★★★)
  4. VIN → 17 chars → Decode → plant, engine, transmission

Frequently asked questions

What data does this page show?

Browse architectural specifications and government safety configurations for over 12,000 automobile makes and models.

What is a VIN?

The 17-character vehicle ID encoding plant, engine, year and specs — decode any here.

What do safety stars mean?

Government 5-star crash ratings: more stars, better protection.

How current are the figures?

All figures reflect 2026 and update automatically from official sources.

Where do the numbers come from?

All figures are compiled from official U.S. government public data and refreshed automatically. LifeIndexData is 100% free to use and fully independent: we are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or compensated by any bank, lender or financial institution, and advertising never influences our data or rankings.

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LifeIndexData. "U.S. Vehicle Safety Ratings, Fuel Economy & 12,000+ Models (2026)" (2026). https://lifeindexdata.com/usa/tools/vehicles/

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