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Thunder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Bartow, FL
827 Reviews
Welcome to Thunder Chrysler! — Bartow's hometown Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership, proudly serving Polk County since 2016.
We're not just a place to buy a car. We're part of this community — and we've been proving it for nearly a decade.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS — THE REAL ONES
Thunder Chrysler is the 10-year Title Sponsor of Jeepin' with Sheriff Judd, the beloved three-day family Jeep festival at Clear Springs Ranch in Bartow that benefits Polk Sheriff's Charities. Nine consecutive years. Not because it's good marketing — because it's the right thing to do.
We are the founding Presenting Sponsor and on-property host of Jeepin' for a Cure — Florida, a Jeep rally that raises critical funds for local breast cancer patients through the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida. Every single year since the event was founded in 2023, it has been held right here on our lot.
We have sponsored and hosted the Drive Against Darkness: Suicide Prevention and Awareness Car Show for all three years of its existence — and we're already planning year four in 2026.
We are proud sponsors of American Legion Post 3, supporting veterans of our community through multiple events throughout the year.
We are the Official U.S. Dealership of #DuckDuckJeep — the global Jeep community movement started by the late Allison Parliament — a distinction no other dealership in America holds.
We are a promotional partner with the Florida Trail Stompers, one of Florida's largest off-road Facebook communities, hosting and sponsoring their events and training programs throughout the year and offering Trail Stompers members exclusive discounts on sales, service, parts, and accessories.
And we've hosted and sponsored numerous Jeep lifestyle events over the past four years, because the Jeep community is our community.
THE BUYING EXPERIENCE
On the sales floor, we do things the way they should be done. Transparent pricing. No hidden fees dropped on you at the last minute. No pressure tactics. No games. Just honest numbers, a team that listens, and a process that respects your time. Most of our customers tell us they drove past other dealers specifically to buy from us — and many come back again and again.
We've earned a 4.9-star rating on Kelley Blue Book, 827 verified reviews on DealerRater, and the FCA Customer First Award for Excellence. Those aren't numbers we brag about — they're what happens when you treat people right every single day.
OUR INVENTORY & SERVICE
We carry 250+ new Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles — one of the largest Jeep Wrangler and Ram truck selections in the region — plus a strong selection of used and Mopar Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.
Our service department is equally trusted. Our technicians are factory-trained, our service advisors communicate clearly, and customers tell us we're the only place they trust with their Jeep or Ram. We service all makes and models.
FIND US
1425 W. Main St., Bartow, FL — between Lakeland, Winter Haven, Plant City, and Lake Wales, right in the heart of Polk County.
Come see why Thunder CDJR isn't just the highest-rated CDJR dealer in the area — it's the one that shows up for you long after the sale.
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Sales/Showroom
Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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January 13, 2025
⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ Thunder Dodge attempted to defraud me out of $3,000 for rodent damage. The service writer even sent me fake photos. I would never purchase a vehicle here and I certainly would never use the s of $3,000 for rodent damage. The service writer even sent me fake photos. I would never purchase a vehicle here and I certainly would never use the service department for repairs. More
by dtassos84
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Roderick
January 10, 2025
I'm new to this dealer and getting to know them. There were so many people helping us with getting the Jeep and with the accessories making sure it was right. Very happy There were so many people helping us with getting the Jeep and with the accessories making sure it was right. Very happy More
by jamesreitz732
Verified CustomerDecember 31, 2024
The service provided was excellent! I never felt pressured or overwhelmed throughout the buying process. I appreciated the large inventory. Matt did a great job answering any questions I never felt pressured or overwhelmed throughout the buying process. I appreciated the large inventory. Matt did a great job answering any questions and working with me to give me the most reasonable price for the vehicle I purchased. More
by megan.todd279
Employees Worked With
December 30, 2024
Craig was very knowledgeable when it came to the Wagoneer. His expertise and mannerisms helped smooth the process and allowed us to purchase our vehicle with confidence. Wagoneer. His expertise and mannerisms helped smooth the process and allowed us to purchase our vehicle with confidence. More
by arreolavi
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December 30, 2024
I would never take my truck back to this dealership. . It took them 26 days to fix the exhaust manifold. Then when I got my truck back it was scratched. They blamed it on corrosion and told me that th . It took them 26 days to fix the exhaust manifold. Then when I got my truck back it was scratched. They blamed it on corrosion and told me that they will pay for part of it to get it fixed, but again the scratches were not there when I dropped it off... it ended up that I had to pay around $750 to fix what they did... also. Yeah try and contact them. They never answer the phone... I called Corporate and made a complaint and of course they didn't call me back... I also talked to the general manager Mr Smith, and h3 did nothing!!! By the way the day after I dropped my truck off they called me and stated my truck was fixed. When I showed up and started my truck it.was making the same noise.... I asked for a manager and he stated that his workers work with a lot of power tools and he probably didn't hear it because of it... a couple days latter the same manager stated the the guy that worked on my truck was new and that he was in training... xxx!!!!!! I have left 2 .ore messages for Mr Smith with no response!!!!!! They will damage your vehicle and make you pay for it!!!! What a joke!!! More
by ten30code01
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Mr. SMITH SERICE MANAGER SERVICE ADVISOR
December 28, 2024
Fast Service, Great Team to work with. I had to have service done on my Ram Promaster City SLT . I didn't have an appointment, but they were able to Service my vehicle anyway. Thanks ag I had to have service done on my Ram Promaster City SLT . I didn't have an appointment, but they were able to Service my vehicle anyway. Thanks again. More
by daletetr
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Maria Hiraldo
