Parts for your 2001 Honda Odyssey-Strut mounts

2001 Honda Odyssey strut-mounts — are they used?

Short answer: strut-mounts aren’t used on the 2001 Honda Odyssey. This model runs a double-wishbone suspension front and rear, so there’s no MacPherson strut assembly and therefore no strut-mounts to replace.

Technical references back this up. The Honda Service Manual for the 1999–2004 Odyssey (Helm Inc.) details a double‑wishbone layout with separate shock absorbers and coil springs at both ends. Honda’s factory communications for the second‑gen Odyssey likewise describe a four‑wheel independent double‑wishbone suspension. Trade databases used by workshops (e.g., ALLDATA/Mitchell1) list upper and lower control arms, shocks, springs, and related bushings/ball joints—no strut towers, no strut bearings, and no upper “strut-mount” assemblies because the design doesn’t need them.

Why’s that important? In a MacPherson setup, the strut does the steering and load-bearing, so it needs a strut-mount (often with a bearing) at the top of the tower. On the 2001 Odyssey’s double‑wishbone front end, the upper control arm locates the top of the knuckle and handles loads, while the shock absorber simply damps movement and mounts through rubber bushings. So if there’s a front‑end clunk, groan, or vibration, the usual suspects aren’t “strut-mounts” at all.

Owners chasing noises or sloppy handling should focus on:

• Upper control arm ball joints and bushings
• Lower control arm bushings
• Shock absorber upper and lower bushings/mounts
• Stabiliser (sway) bar links and D‑bushes
• Top spring seats/isolators

During servicing, it’s smart to inspect the shock bushings for perishing, check control‑arm ball joints for play, and look for cracked or oil‑soaked rubber. If shocks are tired or leaking, replace them in pairs on the same axle and fit new rubber bushings/isolators at the same time. A wheel alignment after control‑arm or bushing work will keep tyre wear even and the steering true. That’s the right path for a 2001 Odyssey—no strut-mounts required.

Popular questions about 2001 Honda Odyssey strut-mounts

Do 2001 Honda Odysseys have strut-mounts?
No. This generation uses double‑wishbone suspension, not MacPherson struts, so there are no strut‑mounts or strut‑top bearings to service. If there’s a knock or creak, look to control‑arm bushings/ball joints, shock bushings, or sway‑bar links instead.

What’s the equivalent of a strut-mount on this model?
There isn’t a direct equivalent. The closest maintenance items are the shock absorber upper bushings and the upper control arm assembly (with its ball joint and bushings). These components manage the loads and motion that a strut‑mount would handle on a strut‑type car.

Why do some parts listings show “struts” for a 2001 Odyssey?
Some catalogues use “strut” loosely to mean a damper. For this Odyssey, the correct front and rear parts are shock absorbers and coil springs. When ordering, choose components that match the double‑wishbone design and include the proper bushings/isolators.