2018 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T

The auction record identifies this 2018 Dodge Challenger as having a salvage title with “FRONT END” listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the front-end damage classification: the front bumper, grille, front lamps, and right front fender are missing, with front cooling components exposed. Stage 1 also notes that the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front bumper cover and fascia are absent, exposing the bumper reinforcement and internal components. The grille and both visible front lamp assemblies are missing, and the right front fender and bumper-side fascia are absent. Wiring and connectors are exposed or hanging at the front corners. Several detached front-end parts, including fascia pieces, grille sections, lamp-related components, and underbody panels, are lying on the ground. Irregular, folded-looking contours are visible on the metal panels and mounting area at the right front engine-bay corner. The exposed radiator and cooling components should be inspected for impact damage, leakage, alignment issues, and proper mounting. The wiring, lighting system, front-end structure, and all missing components will require thorough inspection and repair assessment. Inside, the driver’s seat cushion and adjacent side surfaces show extensive cracking, abrasion, and general wear. The VIN decode identifies the vehicle as a 2018 Dodge Challenger R/T coupe with rear-wheel drive, a 5.7-litre gasoline V8, and a six-speed manual transmission. It was manufactured by FCA Canada at the Brampton Assembly plant in Canada. Listed equipment and safety features include front and side airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, direct tire-pressure monitoring, rear visibility equipment, and standard rear park-assist availability is noted as optional in the decode. Several NHTSA recall campaigns are listed for this model year, including campaigns involving cruise-control disengagement, a transmission park-lock component, front underhood wiring, and a powertrain-control-module voltage-regulator failure that may cause stalling or a no-start condition. Recall completion should be confirmed by VIN before purchase. One listed campaign concerns an automatic transmission, while this vehicle is decoded with a six-speed manual transmission, so its applicability should be specifically verified. A comprehensive physical inspection is recommended before purchase, with particular attention to the front structural areas, cooling system, electrical wiring, airbags and restraint systems, steering and suspension components, drivetrain operation, and the completeness and cost of replacement parts.