Mopar Exterior Accessories

Genuine OEM Mopar Exterior Accessories

Exterior accessories are where you protect your vehicle from the road and make it your own. From splash guards that fend off rocks and road spray to running boards that make climbing into a truck or SUV easier, these parts add real function and finish the look of your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, or Fiat. At Mopar Superstore, every exterior accessory is a genuine OEM Mopar part, engineered to fit your exact model and offered at sale pricing with nationwide shipping. Because they are designed by the same people who built your vehicle, they mount to the factory points, match your body lines and finishes, and hold up to the weather the way aftermarket add-ons often can’t.

This category is broad, covering everything that lives on the outside of your vehicle: splash guards and mud flaps, running boards and side steps, body-side molding and cladding, bumper accessories, mirrors and mirror caps, ground effects and aero pieces, and the brackets and hardware that hold it all in place. This page walks through what those accessories do, how to choose the right ones for your vehicle, how to install them, and why genuine Mopar parts are worth it — so you can build out and protect your vehicle with confidence.

What Exterior Accessories Include

Exterior accessories fall into a few practical groups. Protection is the biggest: splash guards and mud flaps shield your paint, rocker panels, and the vehicle behind you from stones, mud, slush, and road salt, and they are among the most popular accessories for exactly that reason. Body-side molding guards doors against dings in parking lots, and bumper appliqués and sill guards protect high-wear edges. Access and utility covers running boards, side steps, and grab handles that make getting in and out easier and give you a place to reach the roof. Style includes ground effects, chrome or blackout accents, mirror caps, and badging that personalize the look. Finally, hardware — the brackets, clips, and fasteners — ensures everything mounts securely and correctly.

Because these accessories work as a system with the rest of your exterior, they pair naturally with related upgrades. Owners building out a truck or SUV often add roof racks for cargo capacity alongside running boards, and those refreshing the sporty side of a car pair body accessories with a genuine spoiler. Matching your wheels completes the exterior look.

Popular Exterior Accessories and What They Do

Splash guards and mud flaps are the workhorses of this category. Mounted behind each wheel, they block the spray of water, mud, gravel, and road salt that would otherwise blast your rocker panels, quarter panels, and undercarriage. In snowy or unpaved regions they dramatically reduce paint chipping and corrosion, and they are inexpensive insurance for your finish. Molded to your specific model, OEM guards follow the contour of the wheel opening for full coverage without rubbing.

Running boards and side steps make a real difference on lifted trucks and taller SUVs, giving passengers — especially kids and shorter adults — a solid step up, while also blocking some of the spray onto the lower doors. OEM boards mount to factory points and are rated for the load, unlike universal bars that may sag or rattle.

Body-side molding and cladding protect doors from parking-lot dings and give the vehicle a finished, rugged, or upscale look depending on the style. Bumper accessories, sill guards, and door-edge guards protect the surfaces that take the most wear during daily loading and entry. Mirrors and mirror caps replace damaged units or add a blackout or chrome accent. And ground effects and aero pieces sharpen the stance of performance models.

Exterior Accessories by Mopar Brand

Jeep — From the Wrangler and Gladiator to the Grand Cherokee and Cherokee, Jeeps are among the most accessorized vehicles on the road. Splash guards, rock rails, side steps, and protective cladding all matter for vehicles that see trails, mud, and weather, and genuine parts are built to take that abuse.

Ram — 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks benefit hugely from running boards and side steps for access, plus splash guards to protect the big lower body panels from spray and salt. Bed and body accessories round out a work or lifestyle build.

Dodge — The Charger, Challenger, and Durango wear ground effects, spoilers, and body accents that are part of their performance identity, where a genuine, correctly-fitting part preserves the intended look.

Chrysler — The Pacifica and 300 use body-side molding, splash guards, and trim that protect and refine without changing the vehicle’s composed character.

Fiat — The 500 uses style-forward accents and protective pieces suited to its compact, expressive design.

Add your vehicle or enter your VIN and the catalog narrows to the exact accessories built for your model, year, and trim.

How to Choose the Right Exterior Accessories

Start with what you want the accessory to do — protect, provide access, or add style — and then confirm fitment. Exterior accessories are highly model-specific: a splash guard is molded to a particular wheel opening, a running board is engineered for a specific cab or body length, and molding follows a specific door shape. A part from a similar-looking vehicle usually won’t line up. Always add your vehicle or enter your VIN so the catalog confirms the accessory fits your exact model, year, trim, and body configuration.

Next, consider finish. Many accessories come in a paintable primer, a textured black, or a chrome or body-color finish, and matching the right one keeps the look intentional rather than mismatched. If a part needs paint to match the body, note your paint code from the build sticker. Finally, think in sets: splash guards are usually sold and installed as front and rear sets, and running boards come as a pair, so order what you need for a complete, balanced result. Planning a broader exterior refresh? Confirm your wheels and any spoiler at the same time so the whole exterior comes together.

Installing Exterior Accessories

One of the best things about OEM exterior accessories is that most are designed for straightforward installation using existing factory mounting points. Splash guards typically bolt or screw into place behind each wheel, often using existing holes or provided hardware, and can be installed at home in under an hour with basic tools — just be sure to use the correct fasteners and not overtighten into the fender liner. Running boards and side steps mount to frame brackets and are a bit more involved, usually a two-person job to hold the board while bolting the brackets, but still very achievable in a driveway. Body-side molding and door-edge guards are often adhesive-mount, where clean surface prep and the right temperature are the keys to a lasting bond. Mirrors and caps range from simple clip-on caps to full mirror units that require accessing the door panel and wiring.

Whatever you install, genuine OEM parts make the job easier because the mounting points, hardware, and shape are correct for your vehicle — you are not drilling, shimming, or forcing a universal part to fit. Dry-fit first, use the provided templates and hardware, and for adhesive parts, clean and warm the surface for a bond that lasts. If an accessory involves wiring or drilling and you are not comfortable, a dealer or accessory installer can handle it quickly.

Why Choose OEM Mopar Exterior Accessories?

Genuine Mopar exterior accessories are engineered for your exact vehicle, which shows in three ways. They fit precisely — molded to your body lines and mounted to factory points, so coverage is complete and the look is factory-correct. They match — finishes and colors are produced to factory standards, so accessories blend in rather than clash. And they last — built to withstand the same weather, UV, and road conditions your vehicle faces, they resist the fading, cracking, and rattling that plague cheaper universal parts. On the outside of the vehicle, where every part is on display and exposed to the elements, that combination of fit, finish, and durability is exactly what you want. Add your vehicle or enter your VIN to confirm exact fitment, and complete the look with matching door sills, roof racks, and wheels.

Caring for Your Exterior Accessories

Exterior accessories live in the harshest environment on the vehicle, so a little care keeps them looking sharp. Wash them along with the body to remove the salt, grime, and brake dust that dull finishes and promote corrosion, paying attention to the areas behind splash guards and along running boards where debris collects. Wax painted and chrome pieces to protect them from UV fade. Periodically check the fasteners on running boards and guards, since road vibration can loosen them over time, and re-torque as needed. For adhesive-mounted molding, avoid pressure-washing directly at the edges. With routine attention, genuine accessories protect your vehicle and hold their appearance for years, adding to resale value rather than detracting from it.

Exterior Protection Through the Seasons

Exterior accessories earn their keep differently depending on the time of year, and thinking seasonally helps you prioritize. In winter, road salt and slush are the enemy: they accelerate corrosion on rocker panels, wheel wells, and the undercarriage, and they spray onto the vehicle behind you. Splash guards and mud flaps are the single most effective defense, dramatically reducing how much salt reaches your paint and metal, and running boards keep some of that spray off the lower doors. In spring and summer, gravel, bugs, and sun take over — splash guards fend off stone chips on unpaved and construction-heavy roads, while UV protection matters for painted and plastic accents. In the wet seasons, mud and standing water make guards and boards valuable for keeping the vehicle and its passengers cleaner. For off-road and rural drivers, protection is a year-round concern, since trails and dirt roads throw debris constantly.

The takeaway is that a modest investment in protective accessories pays off across the calendar by preserving the surfaces that are expensive and difficult to repair once they corrode or chip. Because genuine Mopar guards and boards are built to your exact vehicle and rated for real conditions, they hold up season after season rather than cracking in the cold or fading in the sun the way thin universal parts often do.

Building a Complete Exterior Package

Many owners approach exterior accessories as a package rather than one part at a time, and there is real value in planning it that way. A protective build for a truck or SUV might combine front and rear splash guards, running boards or side steps, and body-side molding, giving you coverage against spray, easier access, and door protection all at once. A style-focused build might pair mirror caps, body accents, and a spoiler with a fresh set of wheels to sharpen the whole look. A cargo-oriented owner might add roof racks and running boards together, since the boards make it easier to reach the roof.

Ordering as a package has practical advantages: you confirm fitment for your exact vehicle once, you match finishes across all the pieces so nothing clashes, and you consolidate shipping. It also lets you install in a single session while you have the vehicle up and the tools out. Whatever direction you take — protection, access, or style — start by adding your vehicle or entering your VIN so every accessory in the package is confirmed to fit, then round out the interior touchpoints with matching door sills for a build that feels cohesive inside and out.

Ordering Your Genuine Mopar Exterior Accessories Online

Buying exterior accessories from Mopar Superstore is designed to be simple and low-risk. Begin by adding your vehicle or entering your VIN so the catalog shows only the accessories that fit your exact model, year, trim, and body configuration — this is the surest way to avoid a part molded for a different wheel opening, cab length, or door shape. Review each part’s details for finish and whether it ships painted, textured, or in paintable primer, and note your paint code from the build sticker if a piece needs to be matched. Because these are genuine OEM parts on sale, you get the same accessories your dealer would install, typically for less, with the correct hardware included, shipped nationwide. Ordering related pieces together — splash guards with running boards, or body accents with a spoiler and matching wheels — lets you confirm fitment once, match finishes across the build, and consolidate shipping into a single delivery. Once your accessories arrive, dry-fit before final installation, use the provided templates and hardware, and for adhesive-mounted pieces, clean and warm the surface for a bond that lasts. With genuine parts and a little care, the result is protection and style that look factory-correct and hold up season after season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these exterior accessories fit my exact vehicle? Yes — every accessory is cataloged by model, year, trim, and body configuration. Add your vehicle or enter your VIN and the catalog confirms exact fitment before checkout.

Do splash guards really protect my paint? Yes. Mounted behind the wheels, they block the stones, mud, and road salt that chip paint and corrode rocker panels, which is why they are one of the most popular protective accessories, especially in snowy or unpaved areas.

Can I install exterior accessories myself? Most are DIY-friendly. Splash guards and many accents bolt or adhere to factory points in under an hour, while running boards are a bit more involved but still driveway-doable, often with a second set of hands.

Do accessories come painted or ready to paint? It varies by part — some ship in a finished color or textured black, others in paintable primer. Check the part details and match your paint code where needed for a seamless look.

Are running boards sold in pairs? Yes, running boards and side steps are sold as a set for both sides, and splash guards are typically sold as front and rear sets, so you get a complete, balanced installation.

Why choose OEM over universal accessories? OEM parts are molded to your exact body and mount to factory points, so they fit precisely, match your finish, and resist weather. Universal parts often need modification and can rattle, gap, or fade.

Do splash guards affect fuel economy or ground clearance? No meaningfully — OEM splash guards are designed to sit within the vehicle’s existing profile, so they protect without noticeably affecting clearance or economy, unlike some oversized universal flaps.

Will running boards support an adult’s weight? Yes — genuine OEM running boards are engineered and load-rated for your vehicle and mount to frame brackets, so they provide a solid, safe step, unlike lightweight universal bars that can flex or sag.

Are these genuine OEM Mopar parts? Yes. Every exterior accessory we sell is a genuine OEM Mopar part made to factory specifications for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat vehicles — not an aftermarket copy.