The 2018 Jeep Cherokee has 68 steering parts with verified fitment on this page — 8 part types and 16 brands, covering both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.2L V6. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. Most of the listed parts are Tie Rod End (37 parts), Knuckle (16 parts) and Rack and Pinion (6 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 9 parts.
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee was sold with both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.2L V6. 66 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
16 brands supply steering parts for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, led by MOPAR (19 parts), DORMAN (8 parts) and MEVOTECH (8 parts), plus 13 more brands. Quality grades include Daily Driver, Economy and New.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee. 11 parts have it, including DORMAN 686030 (Knuckle) and MOPAR 68335094AA (Rack and Pinion). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Coupling Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 68081850AA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 4 Door4WD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Coupling boots. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.
One part is listed for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee — MOPAR 68081850AA.
Knuckle
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 5090070AC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits RightRear | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 5090071AC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear LeftFirm Suspension, Rear Brake & Knuckle Parts Module | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 4877888AD | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits RightFront | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 4877889AD | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftNormal Duty Suspension or Euro Suspension | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 4877826AD | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 4877207AD | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftFirm Suspension | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 5090072AC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits RightRear | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 5090073AC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear LeftNormal Duty Suspension or Euro Suspension, Rear Brake & Knuckle Parts Module | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 686030 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 686031 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear LeftFWD | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | SK686031 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Leftwithout Off Road Suspension | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | SK686030 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Rightwithout Off Road Suspension | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | CH2048 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Premium Forged Knuckles | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | CH2049 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Premium Forged Knuckles | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 686028 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 686029 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear LeftAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.
16 Knuckle parts are listed for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, from MOPAR, DORMAN, SKP and 1 other brand. DORMAN 686030 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2018 Cherokee.
The Daily Driver section lists 8 options from MOPAR — grouped for everyday commuting duty. MOPAR 5090070AC is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, DORMAN, SKP and APWI supply 8 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is DORMAN 686030.
Power Steering Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUBEGARD Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 23201 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 1 QuartSynthetic Power Steering Fluid | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 23205 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 5 GallonSynthetic Power Steering Fluid | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 23232 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Synthetic Power Steering Fluid1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 23255 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 55 GallonSynthetic Power Steering Fluid | View on Amazon |
This table covers the fluids specified for this steering system. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.
4 Power Steering Fluid parts for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee come from LUBEGARD. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.2L V6.
This group includes LUBEGARD 23201, LUBEGARD 23205 and LUBEGARD 23232 and the remaining parts above.
Rack and Pinion
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOPAR Popular Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 68335094AA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Normal Duty Suspension or Euro Suspension4 Door | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 68369261AA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Euro Suspension OR Normal Duty Suspension4 Door | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 68369262AA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Firm Suspension4 Door | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 68369263AA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Firm Suspension4 Door | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAE Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | ER5230 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured Electronic Rack and Pinion Complete | View on Amazon |
| AAE Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | ER5231 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured Electronic Rack and Pinion Complete | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak.
6 Rack and Pinion parts are listed for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, from MOPAR and AAE. MOPAR 68335094AA carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2018 Cherokee.
In the New grade, MOPAR supplies 4 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is MOPAR 68335094AA.
In the Remanufactured grade, AAE supplies 2 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is AAE ER5230.
Listed part numbers: MOPAR 68335094AA, MOPAR 68369261AA and MOPAR 68369262AA, plus the other parts above.
Rack and Pinion Bellow
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 68398955AA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Firm Suspension4 Door | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.
This group shows a single part: MOPAR 68398955AA.
Steering Column
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 5156071AI | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 4 Door4WD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering columns.
One part is listed for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee — MOPAR 5156071AI.
Steering Gear Heat Shield
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOPAR Fits: 3.2L V6 | 5154456AC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 24V VVT Engine. with Start Stop4 Door | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: 3.2L V6 | 5154535AC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 24V VVT Engine. with Start Stop4 Door | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering Gear Heat shields. Typical signs include a bent shield rubbing a rotor, or rust-through that leaves the backing open. A rubbing shield will eat a new rotor. Straighten or replace it before the wheel goes back on.
MOPAR supplies both parts for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee.
Part numbers include MOPAR 5154456AC and MOPAR 5154535AC.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Popular Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | TA5600 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Popular Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | TA5979 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Popular Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | TA5980 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | MS50652 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | MS50653 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | EV801077 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Innerwithout Off Road Package | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 45A10068 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 45A10069 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | MS50745 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeIncludes Hardware | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | MS25737 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeIncludes Jam Nut | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | EV801068 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Innerwith Off Road Package | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | ES801238 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | ES801239 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 68224936AA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits RightOuter | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 68224937AA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits LeftOuter | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | X22TE7756 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | X22TE7757 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | X22TR7180 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front InnerBody Code KL | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | X22TR0560 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Innerwith Off Road Package, without Grease Fitting | View on Amazon |
| TRW Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | JAR1350 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Fits InnerLatitude Plus | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 543862 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Fits Front InnerTrailhawk | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 543863 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Fits Front InnerFWD | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 544689 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 544690 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 700582882 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front InnerExcept Off Road Suspension | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | 310582885 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterFront Right | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | TI96170 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Fits Front InnerTrailhawk | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | TO96071 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | TO96072 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | GS50652 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | GS50653 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | GS50745 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | GS25737 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | EV801077 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Innerwithout Off Road Package | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | ES801239 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | EV801068 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Innerwith Off Road Package | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Fits: all 2018 Cherokee engines | EV801077 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front InnerExcept Off Road Package | View on Amazon |
This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.
37 Tie Rod End parts for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee come from 12 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, SUSPENSIA and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TA5600. Grades run from Daily Driver through Economy; Daily Driver is the most populated section, led by MEVOTECH, MOOG, SUSPENSIA and 4 other brands.
Buying Steering Parts for a 2018 Jeep Cherokee
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Match the engine first. Some steering parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Knuckle .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?
Our catalog currently lists 68 steering parts for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee across 8 subcategories and 16 brands, covering both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.2L V6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 2018 Jeep Cherokee engines?
Some do. 66 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 2018 Jeep Cherokee?
Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2018 Jeep Cherokee was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2018 Jeep Cherokee?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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