Parts for your 2015 Honda Civic-Strut mounts

2015 Honda Civic strut mounts — what they do and when to replace

Strut mounts are fitted to the front suspension of the 2015 Honda Civic. Technical sources confirm this: the factory Honda service manual for the 2012–2015 Civic (Front Suspension section) specifies a MacPherson strut front setup that uses an upper strut mount with an integrated bearing to allow the strut to rotate during steering. Honda’s electronic parts catalog diagrams for the 2015 Civic (FB/FG) list the front “shock absorber mounting” components, including the rubber mount and mounting bearing. Major aftermarket service data and complete strut assemblies for this model also include a new top mount and bearing, which further supports that front strut mounts are standard equipment. The rear suspension on this Civic is a multi-link design with separate springs and shock absorbers, so there are no rear strut mounts—only rear shock mounts.

On the 2015 Civic, the front strut mounts do two big jobs. First, they isolate noise, vibration and harshness from the cabin, thanks to a thick rubber insulator that sits between the strut and the body. Second, the mount’s bearing lets the strut turn smoothly as the wheels steer, keeping the steering light and consistent. When the rubber hardens or cracks, or the bearing gets notchy, you’ll hear clunks over bumps, groaning or creaking while turning, or you might feel the steering “stick” off-centre (often called memory steer). You can also see uneven tyre wear or a slight drift if things are really tired.

Good servicing habits help the Civic stay tight and quiet. A quick inspection of the front top mounts every 10,000–20,000 km (or at each service) is smart—look for perished rubber, rust around the top hat, or domed/loose top nuts. If you’re replacing front struts or springs, it’s wise to fit new mounts and bearings at the same time, they age together and it saves double labour. Always check the mount orientation marks, renew the dust boot and bump stop, and torque the top nut and strut-to-knuckle bolts to spec. An alignment is recommended after any strut or mount work, as camber can shift when the strut is moved.

Service life varies with roads and loads, but many owners see 80,000–150,000 km from the original mounts. City potholes, speed humps and rough rural tracks can shorten that. If the steering is no longer silky or there’s a dull thud over sharp bumps, new front strut mounts can bring the Civic back to feeling tight and tidy without a big fuss.

• Typical symptoms: clunks on bumps, creaks while steering, memory steer, vibration, uneven tyre wear
• Best practice: replace mounts with struts, renew bearings, boots and bump stops, then get a wheel alignment

Popular questions

Do 2015 Civics have rear strut mounts?
No. The rear of the 2015 Honda Civic uses a multi-link suspension with separate shocks and springs, so it has rear shock mounts, not strut mounts. Only the front suspension uses MacPherson struts with strut mounts and an integrated steering bearing.

Do you need a wheel alignment after replacing front strut mounts?
Yes, a wheel alignment is recommended. Removing and refitting the strut can alter camber and toe. Getting the alignment checked ensures the Civic tracks straight and protects your tyres from uneven wear.

How long do front strut mounts last on a 2015 Civic, and what does replacement involve?
Many last 80,000–150,000 km depending on road conditions. Replacement involves safely compressing the spring, transferring the mount and bearing (or installing new ones), reassembling with correct torque, and finishing with a wheel alignment. Most workshops replace mounts, bearings, boots and bump stops together to keep things quiet and reliable.