Stellantis vs Supplier: Why Your New Jeep Cherokee Might Arrive Late

Cherokee Returns, But Not Without FrictionStellantis brought back the Jeep Cherokee for 2026, aiming to put one of Jeep’s most important models back in the spotlight. The new sixth-generation Cherokee, now with a hybrid option, started showing up in US dealerships earlier this year. Early buyers already have theirs, and the launch seemed smooth at first.But that momentum didn’t last. Production is now on pause, so if you ordered recently, your Cherokee might not arrive on time. The problem isn’t demand or a technical glitch – it’s a supply chain standoff that shut down a key factory.The Toluca, Mexico plant, which builds both the Cherokee and the Compass, has been shut down since mid-March. For a model just making its comeback, even a short stoppage can throw off delivery schedules, especially as dealers start stac …