2020 DODGE JOURNEY SE (FWD)

The auction record lists a “CERT OF SALVAGE > 75% DAMAGE” condition and identifies the primary damage as “SIDE.” The provided Stage 1 assessment supports the SIDE classification because substantial damage is visible on the vehicle’s left side; however, it states that the photographs alone do not confirm the stated greater-than-75-percent damage threshold. Visible damage is concentrated along the left side. The left front fender is severely creased and deformed behind the wheel opening, with multiple abrasions and transferred material. The left front door has multiple deep dents and irregular creases across the outer panel, along with extensive scuffing and paint transfer. The left rear door has moderate dents, creases, and long horizontal abrasions with visible paint transfer. The left rocker-panel area beneath the doors also shows creasing, abrasions, and damaged or displaced lower trim. The driver’s steering-wheel airbag and an additional airbag in the lower left dashboard or instrument-panel area are visibly deployed. This indicates that the restraint system requires inspection and likely replacement of deployed components, together with a full evaluation of related collision and structural systems. The findings provided do not establish the condition of the engine, transmission, suspension, steering, cooling system, electrical systems, or vehicle underside. 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, 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. The listed remedy is replacement of the rearview camera by a dealer at no charge; the recall record indicates that interim owner notifications began in September 2025 and that the final remedy was anticipated for July 2026. Recall completion should be verified with an authorized Chrysler dealer using the VIN.