2020 DODGE JOURNEY SE (FWD)

The vehicle is listed by the auction with a salvage certificate of title and “FRONT END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the stated primary-damage claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the available photos. Visible damage includes a pronounced raised crease and deformation along the left-center front edge of the hood. The front bumper cover is severely cracked, with broken sections and open gaps across the center and right side. The lower center grille has broken and missing sections, exposing dark components behind it. A large black bumper component is detached and lying on the ground in front of the vehicle. Light abrasion and surface scuffing are also visible on the lower center portion of the bumper. The driver steering-wheel, passenger-dashboard, and lower driver-side airbags are visibly deployed. The provided findings do not establish the condition of the vehicle’s frame, cooling system, mechanical components, electrical systems, or other concealed parts. A physical inspection and comprehensive diagnostic assessment would be required before repair or purchase decisions. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2020 Dodge Journey SE 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 safety recall is listed for this vehicle model and year: recall 25V552000 concerns the rearview camera. Cracks in the camera microprocessor may cause the rearview image not to display properly, increasing the risk of a crash. The listed remedy is replacement of the rearview camera free of charge. Interim notification letters began in September 2025, with a final remedy anticipated in July 2026; recall completion for this vehicle has not been established by the provided information.