2016 JEEP COMPASS LATITUDE 4X4

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate and an auction primary-damage classification of “BURN - ENGINE.” The provided Stage 1 assessment states that this burn claim requires a physical inspection and cannot be confirmed from the available photos. The salvage-certificate status is administrative and also cannot be verified visually. The visible damage is concentrated at the front end. The front bumper cover, grille, both headlamp assemblies, and additional front fascia and lower front-end components are missing. This leaves the bumper reinforcement, wiring, and other internal components exposed. The hood has a raised, uneven, and irregular front edge, indicating deformation near the front corners. The front fender areas beside the headlamp openings are severely damaged or partially absent, with inner components visible. The VIN decode identifies this vehicle as a 2016 Jeep Compass Latitude, a four-wheel-drive SUV equipped with a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine. It was manufactured by FCA US LLC at the Belvidere Assembly plant in the United States. The decoded information does not establish the condition or operation of the engine, drivetrain, electrical system, or other components. A comprehensive physical inspection is recommended, with particular attention to any possible fire-related damage, wiring, engine components, cooling systems, structural areas, and the exposed front-end components. One NHTSA recall is listed for certain 2016 Jeep Compass vehicles manufactured from May 9, 2016, through July 15, 2016. Recall 16V907000 concerns an intermittently operating crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector that may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk. The stated remedy is replacement of the connector by an authorized dealer at no charge. Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed using the vehicle’s VIN and service records.