2016 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED 4X4

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE and identifies FRONT END as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the photographs visibly support the FRONT END damage classification through extensive front-end damage; however, the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status itself cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front fascia is severely crushed and deformed across the grille, bumper, and both front corners. The bumper cover is torn and displaced, with broken sections, open gaps, and internal components exposed. The grille is displaced, while both headlamp areas show broken or displaced lenses and surrounding trim. The hood has multiple large creases and raised, deformed areas across its front portion, with uneven gaps at both sides. The front fender edges adjacent to the headlamps are also creased and displaced. With the hood open, additional front trim and lower fascia sections appear broken or displaced, leaving radiator-area components exposed through the damaged opening. The driver steering-wheel airbag and front passenger dashboard airbag are deployed, with additional deployed airbag material visible near the lower driver-side dashboard. The vehicle is a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The supplied recall information includes recalls concerning the cruise-control wiring system, power-liftgate wiring and module, seat fasteners, front axle halfshafts on certain production ranges, and the power transfer unit. The power-liftgate recall was superseded by recall 23V338000, and the PTU-related recall was expanded by 23V302000. Applicability and completion of these recalls should be verified by VIN with an authorized Jeep dealer, particularly because the available findings do not establish the vehicle’s production date, equipment, drivetrain, or repair history. A comprehensive inspection should also assess the underlying front-end, cooling, electrical, restraint-system, and drivetrain condition before purchase.