2017 DODGE JOURNEY GT (FWD)

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate of title, and the auction identifies the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this unverified auction claim, with substantial damage concentrated around the hood, grille, headlamp, bumper, and radiator-area components. The front hood is severely crumpled and folded, with multiple sharp creases, a deep central crease, distorted edges, and a substantially raised and uneven front edge. Minor paint loss is also visible on the folded hood surface. The headlamp on the image-left side has a broken lens and housing, with internal components exposed. The upper grille and surrounding fascia are severely broken or missing in several areas, leaving components and the radiator area exposed. The front bumper cover is severely displaced around the grille and headlamp openings, with large gaps, broken sections, and missing attachment-area material. The adjacent image-left fender edge is bent and irregular, while both front corners show abnormal panel gaps and exposed openings around the headlamp and bumper interfaces. The exposed cooling fins behind the grille are moderately deformed and wavy rather than straight. Based on the VIN decode, this is a 2017 Dodge Journey SUV/MPV with front-wheel drive, a 3.6-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and seating for seven. It was manufactured by Chrysler de Mexico at the Toluca Assembly plant in Mexico. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 18V332000 concerns wiring that could prevent cruise control from disengaging under certain conditions; the stated remedy is a software update, and owners were advised not to use cruise control until the update was completed. Recall 22V723000 concerns insufficient brightness of the amber side reflex reflector in the headlamp assembly; the stated remedy is replacement of the headlamp assemblies. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with an authorized dealer. The visible damage is extensive at the front of the vehicle. The condition of concealed structural, cooling, electrical, restraint, drivetrain, and suspension components cannot be established from these findings and should be confirmed through a comprehensive physical inspection before purchase.