2017 JEEP COMPASS SPORT 4X4

This 2017 Jeep Compass has a salvage certificate of title. The auction lists HAIL as the primary damage. However, Stage 1 reports that the roof, hood, and rear hatch appear largely smooth in the available photos, without the numerous shallow dents typically associated with hail damage; the visible evidence does not support the auction’s hail-damage claim. The documented visible damage is limited to minor cosmetic discoloration inside the vehicle. Blotchy light and dark discoloration is present across both front seat cushions, and multiple irregular discoloration areas are visible on the rear seat bench. No other damage findings were provided. The cause of the seat discoloration is not established by these findings. According to the VIN decode, this is a Sport trim SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine rated at 184 horsepower, and seating for five. It was manufactured by Chrysler de Mexico at the Toluca Assembly plant in Mexico. Transmission details were not provided. NHTSA records list recalls for this model year involving the instrument-cluster backlighting, the left-front halfshaft on vehicles equipped with a six-speed transmission, incorrect jump-start instructions in the owner’s guide, and certain Kidde fire extinguishers. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with an authorized Jeep dealer. A thorough physical inspection and mechanical evaluation are recommended before purchase, particularly given the salvage title.