Can I trust the listing when the build sheet shows A71?

What is a Dodge build sheet?

A build sheet is the factory's own record of how one specific vehicle was assembled. For a Dodge it lists every sales code — engine, transmission, axle, paint, packages, and options — tied to the VIN.

It's the most reliable way to confirm how a used Charger, Challenger, or Durango was originally configured — far more dependable than a badge or a listing.

What the build sheet shows

Powertrain, trim, exterior and interior colors, wheels, option packages, and dealer-installed-at-factory equipment — the details that explain why two cars with the same model name can feel completely different.

On performance models it separates the genuine hardware — Scat Pack, SRT, Hellcat equipment — from appearance packages that only look the part.

Sales codes explained

Stellantis / FCA vehicles use 3-character factory sales codes on the build sheet. One package code can bundle several smaller features, so reading the sheet carefully tells you what the car actually carries.

Factory data is the baseline, not proof of current condition — wheels, audio, and trim may have changed since delivery, so use the sheet alongside photos and an inspection.

Can I trust the listing when the build sheet shows A71?

Engine & Fuel · 2014 Dodge Durango · 593 views · 0 replies

A71 — 3.7L engine(Ekg)/5Spd M/T Nv3550(Ddd). This code identifies the factory-installed engine or related powertrain configuration. Browse Sales Code codes →

Diana M. May 26, 2026 · Texas

A dealer listing references A71 on a 2014 Dodge Durango. The decoded description is “3.7L engine(Ekg)/5Spd M/T Nv3550(Ddd). This code identifies the factory-installed engine or related powertrain configuration” Is the build sheet normally enough for a pre-purchase check, or should I confirm it another way?

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