2016 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED 4X4

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a “CERTIFICATE OF TITLE” condition and identifies the primary damage as “SIDE.” These are auction classifications and are not independently verified here. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive left-side damage supports the SIDE classification; however, the certificate-of-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The 2016 Jeep Cherokee has severe collision damage concentrated at the left rear side and rear bumper. The left rear door has extensive sharp creasing, deep deformation, scraping, and discoloration. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are deeply crushed and creased around the fuel-door area, with deformed body material and portions of the inner area exposed. The left rear bumper corner is torn, heavily displaced, and open in places, exposing dark components behind it. Additional deformation, deep creasing, scraped paint, and an irregular lower edge are visible across the left and center sections of the rear bumper cover. The black lower trim beneath the left rear door and along the rocker area is moderately distorted and separated from the adjacent bodywork. A white side-curtain airbag is visibly deployed along the left roof-side area, including above the rear passenger seating area. The steering-wheel rim and visible front-seat surfaces show minor scuffing and surface wear. The available findings do not establish the condition of the underlying structure, suspension, wheel alignment, fuel system, electrical systems, or mechanical components. A comprehensive inspection is required, including assessment of the quarter-panel and rocker structure, rear impact components, bumper reinforcement, wheel-arch and fuel-door area, airbag and restraint systems, wiring, and vehicle alignment. Replacement of deployed airbags and inspection or replacement of related safety-system components may be required. NHTSA records list several recalls associated with 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Campaign 18V332000 concerns a wiring defect that could prevent cruise control from disengaging. Campaign 15V826000, superseded by 23V338000, concerns water intrusion into the power-liftgate control module, which may cause an electrical short and fire; the newer remedy includes relocating the module, adding a water shield, and inspecting for corrosion. Campaign 16V590000 concerns improperly tightened first- or second-row seat fasteners. Campaigns 16V287000 and 16V284000 concern potentially defective left or right halfshafts on vehicles within specified production periods. Campaign 20V343000 and its expansion, 23V302000, concern power-transfer-unit damage that may result in loss of drive power or loss of the Park function. Recall applicability depends on the vehicle’s production details and equipment, and completion status should be verified by VIN with Jeep or an authorized dealer.