2016 JEEP PATRIOT LATITUDE 4X4

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title (“CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE”) with “SIDE” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that visible deformation, paint abrasion, and scuffing on the left-side doors support the SIDE classification. However, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed or disproved from exterior photographs alone. The main visible damage is concentrated on the left side. The left front door has a large, irregular dent with multiple creases across the middle and lower sections. White paint abrasion and areas of missing surface finish are visible along the upper edge, around the handle, and across the middle of the door. The forward edge and lower section of the left rear door also show waviness and localized denting adjacent to the front-door damage. Light-colored scuffing and scraped paint are present on the left rocker panel below the doors. The steering-wheel rim shows minor cosmetic wear, appearing shiny and worn on the upper and side grip areas. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine, and left-hand drive. It was manufactured by FCA US LLC at the Belvidere Assembly plant in the United States. NHTSA recall campaign 16V907000 applies to certain 2016 Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured from May 9, 2016, through July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may operate intermittently, potentially causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk. The stated remedy is replacement of the sensor connector by a dealer free of charge. Recall applicability and completion should be verified using the VIN and service records.