2023 DODGE DURANGO SXT

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate and an auction primary-damage classification of “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the auction’s unverified “FRONT END” code; however, the salvage-certificate title status cannot be confirmed from the provided photos. The hood has severe broad buckling and creasing across the leading edge and center, with an irregular raised profile and uneven gaps above the grille and headlights. The front bumper cover is severely crushed inward in the center, while the lower sections have torn or missing material, exposing internal bumper components. The grille and chrome surround are moderately deformed, with a visibly wavy surround and irregular gaps along the lower and side edges. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2023 Dodge Durango SXT SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 3.6-liter gasoline V6 producing 295 hp, and a four-door body manufactured by FCA US LLC at the Jefferson North Assembly plant in the United States. The decode also lists standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, keyless ignition, a rear visibility system, and curtain and side airbags for all rows. Some driver-assistance features, including blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assistance, are listed as optional. NHTSA recall campaign 23V640000 concerns certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument-panel-mounted shifter. The shifter boot may interfere with the shifter and cause the vehicle to come out of gear, potentially resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. The stated remedy is replacement of the shifter boot at no charge. The available VIN decode identifies this vehicle as an SXT, not a Pursuit, so recall applicability should be confirmed directly with an authorized Dodge dealer using the VIN. A physical inspection is recommended to assess damage behind the visible front-end components and to verify the vehicle’s structural, mechanical, safety-system, and title condition.