2018 DODGE DURANGO R/T

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate of title, and the auction’s unverified primary-damage classification is FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible missing and displaced front-end components support the auction’s FRONT END damage code; however, the salvage-title status itself cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front end has severe collision damage. The front bumper cover, central front fascia, grille assembly, and one headlamp assembly are missing. Lower bumper and corner fascia components are also absent or displaced, leaving the radiator area, mounting components, brackets, wiring, and other internal parts exposed. Multiple electrical wires and connectors are visible in the open front corner, including wiring hanging below the fascia area. The front edge and corner contour of the hood appear deformed or irregular near the missing fascia. Additional cosmetic damage includes light gray scuff marks on the front fender near the wheel arch and a small area of paint loss or discoloration near the hood and wheel-arch area. The findings do not establish the condition of the engine, transmission, cooling system, suspension, steering, braking system, airbag system, or frame. A thorough physical inspection is recommended, including checks for hidden structural damage, damaged wiring, radiator or condenser damage, proper operation of safety systems, and the completeness and cost of required replacement parts. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Dodge Durango R/T SUV with all-wheel drive, a 5.7-liter gasoline V8, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a U.S. Jefferson North Assembly plant origin. NHTSA records list several recalls applicable to this vehicle: recall 18V280000 concerning an incorrect automatic-transmission park-lock rod; recall 18V332000 concerning a wiring defect that could prevent cruise control from disengaging; recall 18V524000 concerning a powertrain-control-module voltage regulator that could cause a stall or no-start condition; and recall 24V838000 concerning the ABS module, which may disable ABS and ESC, incorrectly illuminate the brake lights, or allow the vehicle to shift out of Park without the brake pedal applied. Recall 24V838000 replaces recall 22V426000, and vehicles previously repaired under 22V426000 require the updated remedy. Recall completion should be verified with an authorized Dodge/FCA dealer before purchase.