2016 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED 4X4

This 2016 Jeep Cherokee is listed with a salvage certificate of title, and the auction identifies the primary damage as rear-end damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible deformation of the right rear quarter panel and the missing component at the right rear bumper support support this stated rear-end damage claim. The right rear quarter panel has a severe inward deformation, with multiple sharp creases extending from the rear door area toward the wheel opening and rear bumper. The lower right corner of the rear bumper also has a moderate-damage rectangular opening where a cover or trim component is missing. The available findings are limited to these visible areas; additional inspection is required to assess possible damage to the bumper structure, wheel-area components, body alignment, rear lighting, sensors, and related systems. Several NHTSA safety recalls are listed for 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. These include recalls concerning cruise-control disengagement caused by an electrical wiring fault (18V332000), possible power-transfer-unit damage and loss of drive or Park function (20V343000 and expanded recall 23V302000), and a power-liftgate module electrical-short and fire risk on equipped vehicles (15V826000, superseded by 23V338000). Additional listed recalls concern seat fasteners (16V590000), potentially defective left or right halfshafts on specific production ranges (16V287000 and 16V284000), and certain Kidde fire extinguishers (17V824000). Recall applicability depends on the vehicle’s VIN, production date, equipment, and repair history. The buyer should confirm outstanding recall work with an authorized Jeep dealer before purchase, particularly the power-liftgate campaign if the vehicle is equipped with that option.