2016 JEEP RENEGADE TRAILHAWK 4X4

The vehicle is listed in the auction records as having a salvage certificate with “over 75% damage” and a primary damage classification of “front end.” These are auction designations rather than independently established facts. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe damage to the right-front hood, fender, and headlamp area supports the “front end” classification; however, the available photos do not establish that damage exceeds 75% of the vehicle. The right-front fender has extensive crushing and multiple sharp creases above and behind the wheel opening, with disrupted contours and exposed gaps near the wheel arch. The right-front portion of the hood is heavily raised and creased, with an uneven front edge and deformation adjacent to the fender. The right-front headlamp assembly is missing, leaving an open area beside the grille. These visible conditions indicate substantial front-right collision damage and will require detailed inspection of the surrounding structure, mounting points, cooling components, suspension, steering, and safety systems. The visible front-seat upholstery has light surface creasing and localized discoloration. Two safety recalls are recorded for the 2016 Jeep Renegade. Recall 16V545000 applies to vehicles equipped with the factory-installed optional trailer hitch package; the hitch may have been secured with insufficient fasteners and may require two additional fasteners per side. Recall 16E013000 concerns certain aftermarket Daystar rear control-arm brackets included in a 1.5-inch spacer kit; affected brackets may have improper or incomplete welds and may require inspection or replacement. The vehicle’s equipment and repair history should be checked to determine whether either recall applies and whether the necessary remedy has been completed.