Cheap Mercedes-Benz EQA Track Rod

Yes, the EQA has track rods — these are part of the front steering assembly and exist on all variants of the EQA regardless of whether it is front-wheel drive or four-wheel-drive. Being an electric vehicle makes no difference here; the EQA still uses a conventional rack-and-pinion steering system with track rods connecting the rack to the front hubs. All EQA models from launch in 2021 onwards are fitted with them.

The Mercedes-Benz EQA has been produced as a single generation since its launch in 2021, with no full model change within that run, so a 2022 and 2024 car share the same basic generation. That said, mid-generation updates can sometimes affect steering components, so confirm the exact part number with the breaker against your registration plate before committing. Never assume fitment without that check.

Trim level does not affect track rod fitment on the EQA — the steering geometry is determined by the drivetrain variant (EQA 250 front-wheel drive versus EQA 300 4MATIC or EQA 350 4MATIC) rather than the trim name. An AMG Line car and a Progressive car on the same drivetrain will use the same track rod. Just make sure you match the drivetrain and confirm with the breaker using your registration.

Yes, this is worth checking — the EQA 250 is front-wheel drive while the EQA 300 4MATIC and 350 4MATIC add a rear motor for four-wheel drive, and differences in weight distribution and suspension loading between these variants can mean different steering components. Always tell the breaker which exact variant you have, ideally by providing your registration, so they can match the correct part. Do not assume the track rod from a 250 will swap straight into a 4MATIC car.

On most vehicles track rods are side-specific due to the geometry of the steering rack, and the EQA is no different — the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) track rods are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker, always state clearly which side you need alongside your registration number to avoid being sent the wrong part.

The EQA and EQB share a platform and some underpinnings, which means there is a possibility of parts commonality, but the EQB is a longer, taller vehicle and differences in suspension geometry and track width mean you should not assume the track rods are identical. This is exactly the kind of cross-model fitment question to route directly to the breaker, who can check part numbers against both registrations before you buy.