Parts for your 2000 Honda Accord-Struts

2000 Honda Accord: Struts or Shocks?

Short answer: the 2000 Honda Accord doesn’t use MacPherson struts. It runs a double-wishbone suspension front and rear, with separate shock absorbers and coil springs. That’s straight from technical sources including the 1998–2002 Honda Accord Service Manual (Helm, Inc., Suspension section), period Honda chassis briefs for the 1998 Accord model update, and common repair guides for the AU/NZ CF/CG/CH-chassis Accords—all of which describe double-wishbone layouts rather than strut-type assemblies.

Why no struts? In a MacPherson system, the “strut” is a structural member that locates the wheel and carries side loads, doubling as the damper and spring perch. The sixth‑gen Accord’s double‑wishbone design uses upper and lower control arms to locate the hub, while the damper simply controls motion. It gives Honda the camber control and ride/handling balance they were chasing at the time, which is why the damper unit in this Accord isn’t a strut in the technical sense.

So when a workshop or parts site mentions “struts” for a 2000 Accord, they’re usually speaking loosely about the shock absorber assemblies. For owners, that means suspension servicing focuses on shocks, springs and the surrounding hardware rather than strut cartridges.

Typical items to inspect or replace on a 2000 Accord suspension service include:

• Front and rear shock absorbers (dampers), top mounts and rubber isolators
• Bump stops and dust boots
• Control arm bushes and ball joints (upper and lower)
• Sway bar links and bushes
• Wheel alignment after front-end work

Replacement timing is condition‑based, but many owners notice a real improvement with fresh dampers around 100,000–150,000 km. Tell‑tales include:

• Bouncy or floaty ride, longer stopping distances with nose‑dive
• Oil weeping on the shock body
• Uneven or cupped tyre wear, tram‑lining, or a knock over small bumps

Best practice is to replace shocks in axle pairs, torque rubber bushes at normal ride height, and book an alignment straight after. Quality OEM‑equivalent dampers (e.g., Showa/KYB) and fresh mounts/boots will keep the Accord riding tight and tidy without ruining comfort.

Technical sources referenced: 1998–2002 Honda Accord Service Manual (Helm, Inc., Suspension), Honda chassis overview materials for the 1998 Accord update, widely used repair manuals for AU/NZ CF/CG/CH Accords noting double‑wishbone suspension.

FAQs

Does a 2000 Honda Accord have struts or shocks?
It has double‑wishbone suspension with separate shock absorbers and coil springs, not MacPherson struts. Some catalogues say “struts” loosely, but the damper isn’t a structural strut on this model.

What gets replaced in a “strut job” on this Accord?
On this car it really means a shock refresh: front/rear shocks, top mounts/isolators, bump stops/boots, and often sway‑bar links and worn control‑arm bushes. An alignment is recommended after front-end work.

How often should the shocks be changed?
There’s no hard interval—go by condition. Many cars benefit around 100,000–150,000 km. If it’s bouncy, leaking, crashing over bumps, or chewing tyres unevenly, it’s time. Replace in pairs and choose quality parts.