Hey your from K-zoo, I'm just 45 min south of you (Holland, mi).
I see no reason why an oil filter would cause a engine to suddenly break down...I personally recommend the Purolator PUREone or the Napa Gold. Both excellent filters and probably much better (or the same, different label) than the Mopar. Also using a Syn oil will increase the life of your engine. Try Mobil 1 or AMSoil. I use Mobil 1 Full Synthetic.
EDIT: if you still want the Mopar oil filter, you can get it cheaper at this
website, than your local dealer.