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Lees Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep

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  • 6 total complaints in the last 3 years.
  • 0 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:01/22/2024

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    UnpursuableMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Wrote taxes and license fees into my lease contract without telling me. I have never had to pay these fees in a lease before. US Bank blind sided me with these fees. The whole point of leasing for me was was to avoid these fees. I was deceived and am pretty unhappy about the way these crooks did it.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/06/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    June 22-30th
    Paid $357.81

    Took my vehicle in due to brake issues and a rim getting hot on the back driver side. When they finally fixed my vehicle after having it for 10 days we were told everything checked out and the vehicle was in working order.

    However they did not replace the brake pad, and instead tampered with the safety device on it. I told them the brake pad needed to be changed because it was on the squeaker and they instead removed the squeaker and left the old brake pad on the vehicle.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/13/2023

    When the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee was dropped off, the customer
    stated: Driver rear tire/wheel gets hot after driving and it smells like
    something burning.  Husband just changed brakes.

    Technician found brake line collapsed which caused brake
    caliper to be clamped/compressed on the rotor which would be making all of the
    metal parts involved get extremely hot. Technician gave advisor notes/quotes
    for parts and labor to replace brake line, bleed the system, and perform a
    brake fluid service with new brake fluid.  Also made notes that the
    compressed caliper would’ve accelerated wear on the new pads and rotor and
    suggested replacing those. 

    Advisor shared all of the info and gave
    bid/quotes for all work to customer and agreement was made to perform repair of
    replacing brake line and installing all new brake fluid only.  The advisor
    understood customer was declining new pads or rotor charges. 

    There was going to be at
    least a weeklong delay in getting an OEM brake line and customer gave the ok to get
    an aftermarket one if that would be faster.  Our what parts department
    picked up the aftermarket parts.  Caliper performed properly after repair was made and technician
    drove vehicle to confirm operation and verify it wasn’t creating heat
    anymore.  Customer picked up vehicle and then brought it back in same day
    and emphatically stated the “squeaker” was cut off by the technician and there
    wasn’t a new brake pad.  Service advisor tried to talk with customer about perceived mis-communication on the pads and try to work something out but customer kept
    stating “squeaker” was cut off.  Customer did not seem willing to discuss this situation in a constructive manner.  Customer left abruptly without confirming
    whether he wanted to address or install brake pads at this time. 

    We did
    see pictures that were sent by email by customer that show the tip of the
    “squeaker” (brake wear indicator) was broken off.  Confirmed with
    technician that the wear indicator was not removed or cut off (not something
    that would ever be done for any reason) during the repair as the caliper had
    not been removed since pad/rotor was not replaced.  The brake line
    attaches in a completely different location that is not close to the wear
    indicator.  Explained this to customer in reply to email and also stated
    with the extreme heat that was caused by a completely closed/compressed caliper
    that the heat of that makes metal very brittle.  The wear indicator would
    have been fully pressed on the rotor when driving and the tip may have snapped
    off under those extreme conditions.

    Customer stated she wanted money spent on
    the repair refunded because she believes we “cut off the squeaker”.  I again explained
    that was not the case, and said request for refund was not reasonable since we
    only charged for repairs that were done.  We also re-explained that those repairs needed
    to be done for brake caliper to operate correctly.  I stated I would’ve been happy
    to try and work out something on the brake pad mis-communication had they been willing to calmly discuss the situation on the husband's previous visit. We were told that
    husband already replaced the pads and only wants FULL refund.  She then began to berate my service manager over the phone.  I interrupted that exchange and ended the call.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 07/13/2023

    [To assist us in bringing this matter to a close, you must give us a reason why you are rejecting the response. If no reason is received your complaint will be closed as Assumed Answered]



    Complaint: ********



    I am rejecting this response because:



    Regards,



    ******* ******

    The general manager is giving a different story than the mechanic did in the beginning. 

    There’s too many people involved stating what did or didn’t happen. 

    When we initially asked about the squeaker being removed we were told the mechanic never touched the brake pads. Which seems odd considering we took it in for a brake issue. 

    We asked for a working, safe vehicle when we returned to us and we got a brake line changed with worn out pads and a removed squeaker. Where was the final walk through done by the dealership to guarantee our vehicle would work safely? If we wouldn’t have caught the brake pad issue from the beginning an accident could have happened or my vehicle could have caught fire. 

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/13/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    We contacted the Lee's Summit Dodge and Chrysler dealership back in March regarding a windshield replacement that is under warranty, after having to prove this was covered under warranty they agreed it was under the warranty, told us they would have the windshield in back in April, never heard anything took many attempts to get an answer that it would then be in May 25th, still never heard from them again after many attempts to find out where the windshield was they then said June 1st, that date came and never reached out to us and we have tried many times and they will not respond to us, I called the Jeep corporation to file a complaint and its been 2 weeks, talked with an April with Jeep corp and she is the case manager for this case and now she wont respond to my calls, my case # with them is ********, it should not take over 3 months to get a windshield replaced, I have had this jeep for less than 2 weeks and brand new when we bought and had an issue with them with it over heating and took 2 months and a lot of fighting to get fixed. I am leaving for vacation and I WANT IT FIXED NOW!!! If I have to get an attorney involved or even report them to local news stations I will

    Business Response

    Date: 06/18/2023

    Our service manager, ******* ****** was contacted by ********** ******** **** regarding ***** ******* concern.  The advisor that spoke to Ms. ***** in March had notes from her visit, but had not yet updated our records.  The glass has been ordered and this will be handled as a goodwill claim for the customer.

    Thank you

    Customer Answer

    Date: 06/20/2023

    ** ******* ****** ** ******** **** ***** ********* **** ********** ** *** ********** *********  ** *** ***** *** *** ****** ** ****** ******* ****

    ****** ******** *******



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********* and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

    However this should have never came to me calling the Cooperation (which they couldn't even get a response from Lee's Summit Dodge,Jeep) and it should of never came to me contacting the BBB. People have a job and they need to do it appropriately, the customer service was terrible, It is fixed now however this will be the very last time I attend this dealership for service or buying any vehicle and I will certainly not recommend them.  If they can't communicate appropriately then they don't need my business or referral.  




    ********

    ***** *****

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:02/28/2023

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I purchased a 2019 Ram Limited 1500 from this business in July 2018 with the extended warranty of *** *** *** covering all issues with truck for life. This truck has been in the shop for multiple items regarding software updates, console iPad replacement, suspensions issues, along with regular maintenance of oil changes. The complaint is in regards to service received on the truck in the past year. In April 2022 I brought the truck in for an air suspension and exhaust manifold leak. Due to the company's inability to get parts I was required to drive truck for 6 months with exhaust fumes entering truck cab while in idle and no suspension. On October 5, 2022 I was told that the parts had arrived and truck was taken to shop. The dealership did provide a rental vehicle however a couple days turned into weeks and then months with no contact or excuses on why the truck was not fixed. On January 20, 2023 I was finally informed that my truck was repaired and that rental was to be returned. Arrived at dealership to be told exhaust still not fixed due to part shortage but air suspension was. Took truck home and within the day air suspension is not right, throwing codes and could not pull trailer. Contacted dealership right away with phone call and texts. On January 23, 2023 finally got a response that they could not fix air suspension or replace with actual working suspension and that Corp would need to get involved. On February 12, 2023 I took a trip to ****** and could not make it past ******** ***** ** before I heard a loud air pop from back of truck. The truck had lost all suspension on front. It was very difficult to keep truck on road in order to even make it to Dodge dealership of ***** ******* ***. Upon inspection the dealership found multiple issues the Lee Summit service department had overlooked. First airline for air bags was not tied properly causing line to land on exhaust. After no longer getting contact with Dodge I am submitting this complaint.

    Business Response

    Date: 03/13/2023

    The vehicle is noted as having an aftermarket (not factory installed) ********* hitch .  This does not allow the wiring to be installed in the original position from the factory.  Without inspecting the vehicle, we can not make any determination as to the cause or refute the customers' account of any diagnosis and/or repairs performed by another dealership.
    We would need to inspect the vehicle to determine next steps.
    Please have the customer reach out to ******* *****, service manager, or **** *******, fixed operations director.
    Thank you

    Customer Answer

    Date: 03/13/2023

    [To assist us in bringing this matter to a close, you must give us a reason why you are rejecting the response. If no reason is received your complaint will be closed as Assumed Answered] 

    Complaint: ********

    I am rejecting this response because: when I purchased this truck from Lee Summit Dodge the hitch they claim as aftermarket was already installed and was in no way disclosed that piece was aftermarket at the time of purchase.  Secondly if this hitch was such an issue why is this the first time I’m even hearing that this is the issue for why it can’t be fixed. When they have tried to fix it for 4 months. Also, in regards to needing to inspect the truck the dealership had the truck for over 4 months to inspect and repair the work done by their technician from October to February and the dealership has in no way contacted me to even look at the truck even after reaching out numerous times. I have even paid for the exhaust manifold to be fixed and it hasn’t even been touched since parts still have not been received per my last conversation in February.  Regards,

    *** *****

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:11/25/2022

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I brought my vehicle into the dealer on June 15, 2022. I was told that the rear camera was needing to be replaced and a new one was ordered with an expected arrival date 3 to 4 weeks out. After not hearing from the dealer by “October,” I called asking for an update. They stated there was a mix up of some kind and needed to order the camera again which would arrive by Oct 28, 2022. On Oct 28th I brought the vehicle back to have the new camera installed. After installing the new camera the dealer told me that the new camera appears to also be defective and that I would have to wait for again for a second new rear camera to be ordered. The dealer then tried to charge me for the installation of the defective camera. When I refused to pay for a defective device, the dealer stated that they would keep the ticket open until the second camera arrived, and after that camera is installed then I would be allowed to pay. I agreed to those terms. It is now Nov 25, 2022 and I have not heard from the dealer.

    Business Response

    Date: 12/07/2022

    We have an appointment scheduled for the customer on Saturday, December 10, 2022 to install the back -up camera.

    Thank you

    Customer Answer

    Date: 12/10/2022

    [To assist us in bringing this matter to a close, you must give us a reason why you are rejecting the response. If no reason is received your complaint will be closed as Assumed Answered] 

    Complaint: ********

    I am rejecting this response because: The dealer still could not fix the rear camera and is asking me to reschedule for a 4th time. I asked the technician on the phone if they could let me know if another dealer could help me. The tech named off a few other dealers in the area for me to reach out to myself. If I remain doing business with this dealer after this experience, I will need a discount for the near 4 months of contact with them about the same issue and it still has not been resolved.

    Regards,

    ****** ***********
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:09/07/2022

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I purchased a vehicle with an extended warranty from the dealership in 2021. I decided to sell that vehicle and recoup the balance of the extended warranty. I made several attempts to contact the dealership via telephone and email. Eventually someone sent me the forms needed to recoup the warranty balance. I submitted the paperwork on June 9th, 2022. I have subsequently left messages and sent numerous emails in reference to the refund and have received no response. I did everything ***** ***** told me to do to complete the transaction. I want the remainder of the monies refunded effective June 9, 2022.

    Business Response

    Date: 09/08/2022

    Attached is the check for the cancellation on Mr. ********* service contract.  Please note that ***** ***** is no longer employed with Lee's Summit Dodge.  I apologize for the delay and missed communication, as we do not have access to Mr. ******* email account to research further.

    Thank you
    **** ********

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