Parts for your 2010 Honda Odyssey-Strut mounts

2010 Honda Odyssey strut-mounts — what they do and when to replace

Based on technical references — the Honda Service Manual for the 2005–2010 Odyssey (Helm) and OEM parts catalogues (Honda EPC/diagram listings and major aftermarket catalogues such as RockAuto) — the 2010 Honda Odyssey uses MacPherson struts in the front suspension with dedicated strut-mounts (top mount and bearing). The rear is a separate shock-and-spring setup, so there are no rear strut-mounts on this model.

On a 2010 Odyssey, the front strut-mounts do two key jobs: they secure the top of the strut to the body, and they isolate vibration and road noise so the cabin stays quiet and comfy. Each mount also houses a bearing that lets the strut rotate smoothly when the steering turns. When everything’s healthy, steering feels light and precise, and the van tracks straight without drama.

Over time, the rubber insulator in the mount can harden or crack, and the bearing can dry out or bind. That’s when tell-tales show up: clunks over speed bumps, a dull thud on driveway entries, slight steering notchiness at low speed, or vague front-end feel. You might also see uneven tyre wear if the mount allows excess movement.

Good servicing practice on this Odyssey is to assess the front strut-mounts whenever front struts are being replaced, or at roughly 80,000–120,000 km depending on use and road conditions. If the struts are tired, it’s smart to replace the mounts and bearings as a set with the new struts — it saves labour and avoids redoing the job if a mount starts complaining soon after. Always use quality components that match OEM spec, and renew any single-use hardware and the upper spring insulators while you’re in there.

After any strut or mount work, a four-wheel alignment is a must. It’ll dial in correct camber and toe, protect your tyres, and restore that planted Honda feel. If the van regularly tows or carries big loads, consider inspecting a little earlier, extra weight accelerates wear on front-end rubber.

Quick checks an owner might notice:

• Clunk or knock from the top of the front strut tower on bumps.
• Steering feels sticky or notchy at parking speeds.
• Feathered or cupped wear on front tyres.

Sort the mounts when they first act up, and the Odyssey will stay quiet, comfy, and confident on Aussie and Kiwi roads.

Popular questions about 2010 Honda Odyssey strut-mounts

Do the rear shocks on a 2010 Odyssey have strut-mounts?
No — the rear uses conventional shock absorbers with separate springs, so there are no rear strut-mounts. Only the front has strut-mounts because it runs a MacPherson strut design.

Should the strut-mounts be replaced with the struts?
It’s a good idea. The mount’s rubber and bearing age alongside the strut. Replacing them together avoids double labour, prevents new-strut noise from old mounts, and restores factory steering feel.

What are common signs a front strut-mount is failing on this model?
Listen for a clunk over bumps, feel for notchiness in low-speed steering, and watch for uneven front tyre wear. If you notice these, have the front end inspected and schedule an alignment after any repairs.