Parts for your 2014 Honda Stream-Strut mounts

2014 Honda Stream strut mounts: what they do and when to replace them

Based on Honda service literature for the RN6–RN9 Stream generation and widely used OEM/aftermarket catalogues (Honda EPC, KYB, Monroe), the 2014 Honda Stream runs a MacPherson-strut front suspension. That design uses a strut top mount with an integrated bearing. So yes—strut mounts are fitted on the front of the 2014 Honda Stream and are absolutely relevant for ride, steering feel, and noise control.

The front strut mount is the bit that caps the strut under the bonnet. It does two jobs: it carries vehicle load and damps vibration through a rubber isolator, and it lets the strut rotate smoothly when the steering turns via a thrust bearing. On the Stream, healthy mounts help keep the steering light and precise, reduce harshness over sharp bumps, and stop clunks echoing through the body.

They’re not a fixed-interval service item, but they do wear. On Aussie and Kiwi roads, many owners find they last well past 100,000 kilometres, though rough surfaces, heavy loads, and age-related rubber hardening can bring that forward. During routine servicing, a technician should check for perished rubber, cracked housings, binding or graunchy rotation while someone turns the wheel, and any free play at the top of the strut.

• Tell-tale symptoms: front-end clunks over speed humps, notchy or heavy steering at low speed, vague tracking, and feathered or cupped front tyres.
• Best practice: replace strut mounts in pairs on the front, and include the bearing if it’s a separate piece. Consider new dust boots and bump stops while the struts are out.
• Safety note: changing mounts requires compressing the coil spring—use the right tools or get a pro to handle it.
• Aftercare: torque fasteners to spec and book a wheel alignment straight after. Expect steering feel to sharpen up and NVH to drop noticeably.

Worth noting for the Stream: the rear uses a different layout and doesn’t use “strut-mounts” in the same sense as the front, rear shocks have bushings rather than a rotating top mount. When in doubt, a quick check of the VIN in a parts catalogue will confirm the correct front mount kit for the vehicle.

FAQs

Does the 2014 Honda Stream have strut mounts front and rear?

The front does—MacPherson struts need a top mount and bearing. The rear suspension on the Stream doesn’t use a rotating strut mount, it uses shocks with bushings. So when people talk “strut mounts” on this model, they’re talking about the front.

How long do front strut mounts typically last on a Stream?

There’s no set interval, but many last beyond 100,000 km. If the car sees rough roads or carries big loads, expect earlier wear. Replace when there’s noise, steering notchiness, or visible rubber deterioration, and always get an alignment afterwards.

Can worn strut mounts affect tyres and steering?

Yes. A dragging or loose mount can cause vague steering and low-speed creaks, and it can contribute to uneven front tyre wear. Fresh mounts restore smooth steering rotation and help the tyre contact patch behave as it should.