Vehicle Finder
# Vehicle Finder API The vehicle data API developers actually want to use. One REST API, 30+ endpoint categories, 35,000+ vehicles, 1.3M+ TSBs, and 800K+ NHTSA complaints — all normalized and ready for production. ## What you can build - **VIN decoders** — decode any 17-character VIN to year, make, model, engine, trim, body type, drive type, and manufacturer. - **Maintenance trackers** — pull…
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8.5/10 popularity
704 ms avg latency
75% success rate
15 endpoints
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Vehicle Finder endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostics | ||
| GET |
get_dtc_v1_diagnostics__dtc_code__get /diagnostics/{dtc_code} |
Returns the description and affected system for an OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (e.g. P0300, P0420). |
| Vehicles | ||
| GET |
list_makes_v1_makes_get /makes |
Returns all vehicle makes in the database (e.g. Toyota, Ford, BMW). |
| GET |
lookup_vehicle_v1_vehicles_get /vehicles |
Find vehicles by year, make, and model. Optionally filter by trim and engine to narrow results. Returns a list of matching vehicle records with their IDs. |
| GET |
decode_vin_endpoint_v1_vin__vin__get /vin/{vin} |
Decodes a 17-character VIN using the NHTSA vPIC API. Returns year, make, model, trim, engine, and other vehicle attributes. |
| GET |
list_models_v1_makes__make__models_get /makes/{make}/models |
Returns all models for a given make, optionally filtered by year. |
| Oil Change | ||
| GET |
get_oil_change_v1_vehicles__vehicle_id__oil_change_get /vehicles/{vehicle_id}/oil-change |
Returns oil type, viscosity, capacity, recommended oil filters (OEM and aftermarket), and drain bolt specs for a vehicle. |
| Recalls | ||
| GET |
get_recalls_v1_vehicles__vehicle_id__recalls_get /vehicles/{vehicle_id}/recalls |
Returns all NHTSA safety recalls for a vehicle, including campaign number, description, remedy, and manufacturer. |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| GET |
get_fuel_economy_by_vehicle_v1_vehicles__vehicle_id__fuel_economy_get /vehicles/{vehicle_id}/fuel-economy |
Returns EPA city, highway, and combined MPG ratings for a vehicle. Includes engine displacement, transmission, fuel type, and annual fuel cost estimates. |
| Towing | ||
| GET |
get_towing_spec_v1_vehicles__vehicle_id__towing_get /vehicles/{vehicle_id}/towing |
Returns towing capacity, payload, curb weight, GVWR, tongue weight, and hitch class for trucks and SUVs. |
| Maintenance Predictor | ||
| GET |
predict_maintenance_v1_vehicles__vehicle_id__maintenance_predict_get /vehicles/{vehicle_id}/maintenance/predict |
Given current mileage, returns overdue, due now, and upcoming maintenance items based on the manufacturer schedule. 'Due now' = within 1,000 miles. 'Upcoming' = next 5,000 miles. |
| Reliability | ||
| GET |
get_reliability_v1_vehicles__vehicle_id__reliability_get /vehicles/{vehicle_id}/reliability |
Returns a reliability score (0-100) based on NHTSA complaint data, with severity breakdown and top reported issue. |
| Valuation | ||
| GET |
get_valuation_v1_vehicles__vehicle_id__valuation_get /vehicles/{vehicle_id}/valuation |
Returns estimated vehicle values — trade-in, private party, and retail — based on MSRP and depreciation curves. |
| Total Cost of Ownership | ||
| GET |
get_tco_v1_vehicles__vehicle_id__tco_get /vehicles/{vehicle_id}/tco |
Returns estimated 5-year total cost of ownership including fuel, maintenance, depreciation, and insurance estimates. Customize with annual miles and gas price. |
| Safety Ratings | ||
| GET |
get_safety_ratings_v1_vehicles__vehicle_id__safety_ratings_get /vehicles/{vehicle_id}/safety-ratings |
Returns NHTSA crash test safety ratings including overall, frontal, side, and rollover scores (1-5 stars). |
| Torque Specs | ||
| GET |
get_torque_specs_v1_vehicles__vehicle_id__torque_specs_get /vehicles/{vehicle_id}/torque-specs |
Returns torque specifications (ft-lbs and Nm) for lug nuts, drain bolts, and spark plugs. |
Vehicle Finder pricing
| Plan | Price | Rate limit | Quotas |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIC | Free | — |
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| PRO | $29 / month | — |
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| ULTRA | $99 / month | — |
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