Parts for your 2012 Honda Odyssey-Strut mounts

2012 Honda Odyssey Strut Mounts

Per Honda service information and OEM parts catalogues, the 2012 Honda Odyssey (fourth-gen) runs a MacPherson-strut front suspension that uses upper strut mounts with integrated bearings. The rear suspension uses separate coil springs and shock absorbers, so there are no rear strut mounts. That means strut mounts absolutely are relevant on the front of a 2012 Odyssey.

Up front, the strut mount is the tidy interface between the strut assembly and the body. It carries the vehicle’s weight at the top of the strut, isolates noise, vibration and harshness, and—thanks to its built-in bearing—lets the strut rotate smoothly as the wheels steer. When the mount is healthy, the steering feels light and accurate, and bumps are soaked up without knocks or groans. When it’s worn, every pothole, ripple and steering input can feel and sound a bit off.

Typical signs a front strut mount is due:

• Clunks, creaks or a dull thud over speed humps or rough roads
• Heavier or notchy steering, or “memory steer” that doesn’t self-centre nicely
• Uneven tyre wear or vague front-end feel
• Visible rubber cracking, perished isolator, or rust around the top hat

For the Odyssey, it’s smart to renew mounts when fitting new front struts—often somewhere between 100,000 and 160,000 km depending on roads and load. Replace both front mounts as a pair to keep handling balanced. Choose quality mounts that include the bearing and new hardware, adding fresh bump stops and dust boots at the same time saves hassles later. After any front strut or mount work, a wheel alignment is a must to keep tyre wear even and steering true.

During servicing, a quick visual under the bonnet around the strut towers is worthwhile: look for torn rubber, lifted paint or “mushrooming” at the tower, and check the top nut and mount fasteners are torqued to spec. On-road, listen for new noises over sharp edges, and if the steering feel changes or wanders, get it checked. Keeping tyre pressures spot-on and avoiding big hits where possible helps the mounts live a long, quiet life. Get the front strut mounts sorted and the family bus will track straight, steer sweetly and stay nice and quiet inside.

Popular questions about 2012 Honda Odyssey strut mounts

Do both the front and rear of a 2012 Odyssey have strut mounts?
The front does—each side has a strut mount with an integrated bearing. The rear uses separate shocks and springs, so no rear strut mounts are fitted.

How long do front strut mounts typically last?
Many owners see 100,000–160,000 km, but heavy loads, rough roads or coastal conditions can shorten that. If you’re doing front struts in that range, it’s wise to replace the mounts at the same time.

Should strut mounts be replaced with the struts?
Yes, that’s best practice. Fresh mounts and bearings paired with new struts restore steering feel and cut noise, and you’ll only need one alignment after the job.