Parts for your 2017 Honda Accord-Bump stops

2017 Honda Accord bump-stops

Bump-stops are fitted to the 2017 Honda Accord. Technical references include the Honda Accord Service Manual (2013–2017, Suspension) which specifies a jounce bumper (bump stop) inside the front MacPherson strut dust boot and on the rear shock absorber rod, and Honda’s OE parts catalogue, which lists these components as “Bumper, Front Spring” and “Bumper, Rear Shock Absorber.” Major damper catalogues from established suppliers for this model also show direct-fit bump-stop kits, confirming their use.

On a 2017 Honda Accord, the bump-stop acts like a small, progressive “safety spring” near the end of suspension travel. It prevents the strut or shock from bottoming out metal-to-metal, protects mounts and internal valves, and smooths out big hits like speed humps, deep potholes, or a fully loaded boot on rough roads. Modern bump-stops are usually microcellular polyurethane foam that compresses progressively, so they don’t just stop travel, they help control it and keep the ride tidy when things get bumpy.

They’re working more often than many realise. With passengers, luggage, or when the car’s lowered, the bump-stop can engage earlier to add support. That’s by design—it helps maintain predictable handling and spares the shock from a hard thud that can bend rods or bruise seals.

As part of routine servicing, inspection is straightforward and worthwhile. Tell-tales that a 2017 Accord’s bump-stops need attention include:

• Cracking, crumbling or missing chunks of the foam
• Oil-soaked bump-stop from a leaking damper
• Torn or collapsed dust boot exposing the bump-stop
• Harsh bottom-out thuds, clunks over big hits, or steering kickback

Best practice during maintenance:

• Inspect at each major service or every 20,000–30,000 km, and whenever tyres, shocks or springs are replaced
• Replace in axle pairs, use OE or high-quality equivalents matched to the Accord’s ride height
• Front strut bump-stops require spring removal—fit new dust boots and consider top mounts/bearings at the same time
• Rear shocks are simpler but still need removal, torque fasteners at normal ride height and book a wheel alignment after front strut work

For lowered Accords, a shortened or model-specific bump-stop may be advisable to preserve travel without chopping the factory piece too aggressively. Keeping the bump-stops healthy helps the Accord stay quiet, comfy and controlled, while protecting pricier suspension bits from premature wear.

Popular question: How often should 2017 Accord bump-stops be replaced?

There’s no fixed interval, many last the life of the car. In local conditions, heat, UV and rough roads can perish the foam, so checking them at major services is smart. Replace whenever they’re cracked, oil-soaked, deformed, or when fitting new shocks/struts.

Popular question: Will worn bump-stops cause a WOF/RWC fail?

If a bump-stop is perished, missing, or the dust boot is torn exposing moving parts, inspectors may flag it depending on jurisdiction. Even if it passes, replacement is cheap insurance against shock damage and nasty bottom-out noises.

Popular question: Is it safe to drive with damaged bump-stops?

The car will usually still drive, but risks harsh bottoming, shock and mount damage, and reduced control on big hits. Prompt replacement keeps the Accord comfortable and protects the suspension investment.