Parts for your 2015 Honda Cr-v-Strut mounts

2015 Honda CR‑V strut-mounts — fitted up front and worth keeping healthy

Strut-mounts are absolutely relevant on the 2015 Honda CR‑V — on the front suspension. Technical sources including the Honda Service Manual (2015 CR‑V, Front Suspension — MacPherson Strut), Honda’s new‑model technical overview for the 2015 update, and OEM parts catalogues confirm the CR‑V uses MacPherson struts at the front (which require strut-mounts with an integrated bearing), and a separate multi‑link rear with shock absorbers (no rear strut-mounts).

On the front end, the strut-mount sits at the top of the MacPherson strut assembly. It secures the strut to the body, isolates road vibration, and, thanks to its built‑in bearing, lets the strut rotate smoothly as the steering turns. When the mount or bearing wears out, drivers may notice clunks over bumps, a creak when turning, vague steering, or a slight pull. Left too long, it can chew out tyres and accelerate wear on the strut itself.

Best practice on a 2015 CR‑V is to inspect the front strut-mounts whenever the front struts are out, or at major services around 100,000–120,000 kilometres. Many workshops replace the strut-mounts whenever fitting new front struts — it’s cost‑effective while the assembly is apart and helps restore that tidy, quiet ride the CR‑V is known for.

• Listen for knocking, clunking or spring twang at low speeds and over speed humps.
• Feel for notchy steering at parking speeds — a tell‑tale of a dry or collapsed top bearing.
• Check tyre wear patterns and front ride height, uneven wear can point to a tired mount.
• During alignment, ask the tech to check strut top play and mount rubber condition.

Replacement is straightforward for a trained tech: the strut assembly comes out, the spring is safely compressed, and the mount and bearing are swapped. Quality matters here — choose OE or reputable aftermarket mounts and always renew the mount nuts. After refit, a wheel alignment is a must. Up front are the only strut-mounts, the rear uses conventional shocks with upper and lower bush mounts, so there’s no rear “strut-mount” to replace.

With fresh front strut-mounts and good struts, the 2015 CR‑V steers cleaner, rides quieter, and keeps tyres in better nick — ideal for Aussie and Kiwi roads alike.

Does the 2015 CR‑V have rear strut-mounts?

No. The rear suspension is a multi‑link setup with separate coil springs and shock absorbers. Those shocks use bush‑type mounts, not strut-mounts. Only the front suspension uses strut-mounts with bearings.

How often should front strut-mounts be replaced?

There’s no strict interval — they’re replaced on condition. Many owners change them with the front struts, often between 100,000 and 160,000 kilometres, or sooner if there are noises, notchy steering, or alignment issues.

What are the signs a front strut-mount is failing?

Common symptoms include clunks over bumps, creaks or groans when turning, steering that won’t self‑centre smoothly, and uneven front tyre wear. If in doubt, have a technician check mount play and the top bearing during an alignment.