Parts for your 2017 Honda Accord-Struts

2017 Honda Accord struts – what they do and how to look after them

Technical sources confirm the 2017 Honda Accord is fitted with MacPherson struts at the front and a multi‑link rear suspension with separate shock absorbers. The Honda Accord (2013–2017) Service Manual’s Front Suspension section specifies a MacPherson strut design, and the Honda Electronic Parts Catalog lists complete front strut assemblies (damper, spring, and top mount) for this model year. Major OEM parts catalogues mirror the same configuration, so struts are absolutely relevant to the front end of a 2017 Accord.

Up front, the strut does double duty: it’s the primary damper to control bounce and body motion, and it’s a structural member that holds the wheel hub in the right spot for steering and alignment. That means a healthy strut helps the Accord track straight, brake confidently, and look after its tyres. When the internal valving wears, the car can feel floaty over undulations, dive under brakes, and scuff tyres prematurely.

As part of regular servicing, it pays to have the front struts inspected for leaks, damaged dust boots, and play in the top mounts. Many owners see 80,000–160,000 km from factory struts, but local conditions matter—rough country roads, big potholes, and heavy loads will bring forward replacement. Technicians typically recommend replacing struts in pairs (both fronts) to keep damping even left-to-right, and following up with a wheel alignment to reset camber and toe. If the car has Honda Sensing, a professional alignment and camera calibration check may be required after suspension work.

When organising replacement, it’s smart to renew the supporting bits at the same time: strut mounts and bearings, bump stops, and dust boots. Quality parts keep noise down and steering feel sharp. Because MacPherson assemblies are under spring tension, safe removal needs the right compressors and torque procedures—this is one job best left to a qualified workshop if proper tools aren’t on hand.

• Common signs the front struts are tired: oil seepage on the damper body, clunks over bumps, uneven or cupped tyre wear, longer stopping distances, nose‑diving, and steering wander in crosswinds.
• Service tip: check front tyres for scalloping and run a quick bounce test at each front corner—excessive rebounding points to weak damping.

Look after the struts and the Accord rewards with calmer ride quality, truer steering, and tyres that last their kilometres.

FAQs

Do all four corners of a 2017 Honda Accord use struts?
No. The 2017 Accord uses MacPherson struts at the front. The rear is a multi‑link setup with separate shock absorbers and springs. That’s why advice about “rear struts” doesn’t apply here—the correct rear components are shocks, not strut assemblies.

How long do front struts typically last on a 2017 Accord in Australia or New Zealand?
Many owners see 80,000–160,000 km, sometimes more on smooth motorways. Frequent gravel, patched tarmac, or carrying loads shortens lifespan. Watch for leaks, clunks, and tyre wear, condition matters more than a strict kilometre number.

Is a wheel alignment needed after replacing the front struts?
Yes. Strut replacement disturbs camber and toe. A professional alignment restores correct geometry and protects tyre wear. If the vehicle has Honda Sensing, request a calibration check after alignment.