2020 DODGE JOURNEY Crossroad

The auction records list a salvage certificate of title and identify the primary damage as front end. Stage 1’s assessment finds that the visible damage supports the front-end classification, with substantial deformation and breakage at the hood, grille, upper front support, and lower front trim. The salvage-certificate status itself cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The hood panel is severely crushed, with deep creases and pronounced buckling across the front and center sections. Its leading edge is raised and irregularly deformed. The upper radiator support and hood-latch area are also severely crushed and uneven across the engine-bay opening, indicating significant damage to the front support structure. The upper and center grille sections are moderately damaged, with broken and missing areas that leave the radiator area exposed. The visible cooling-core fins behind the grille show localized deformation, particularly near the upper and left portions. A lower-front trim piece is detached and protruding downward near the front corner. The extent of the front-end impact means the hood-latch system, radiator and condenser, front support structure, bumper components, lighting, wiring, and related safety systems should be physically inspected before repair or operation. No findings were provided regarding the engine, transmission, suspension, airbags, or the vehicle’s running condition. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2020 Dodge Journey Crossroad SUV/MPV with front-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 173 horsepower, and left-hand drive. It was manufactured by Chrysler de Mexico at the Toluca Assembly plant in Mexico. One NHTSA recall is listed for this vehicle: campaign 25V552000 concerns the rearview camera, which may fail to display an image because of microprocessor cracking. The recall states that the camera is to be replaced free of charge. Interim notification letters began on September 30, 2025, with a final remedy anticipated in July 2026. Recall completion should be verified with an authorized Chrysler dealer.