Parts for your 2018 Honda Cr-v-Strut mounts

2018 Honda CR‑V strut mounts — what they do and when to replace

Yes — the 2018 Honda CR‑V uses strut mounts in the front suspension. Honda’s 2017–2019 CR‑V workshop manual lists a MacPherson strut front end with an upper “damper/strut mount” and steering bearing, and the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue shows the front damper mount and strut bearing as separate service parts. Major aftermarket catalogues for the 2018 CR‑V also list front strut top mounts and bearings. The rear of this model is a multi‑link layout with separate shocks, so there’s no rear “strut mount” in the strict sense, just upper shock mounts/bushes.

On the front of a 2018 CR‑V, strut mounts do three key jobs: they secure the strut to the body, isolate noise and vibration with a rubber insulator, and, via an integrated bearing, let the strut rotate smoothly as the wheels steer. Good mounts keep steering light and consistent, reduce road harshness, and help the front geometry behave as designed.

Typical signs the CR‑V’s strut mounts need attention include:

• Clunks or knocks over bumps, or a dull thud on driveway entries
• Creaks or binding feel when turning at low speed (memory steer)
• Heavier steering return to centre, or vague tracking
• Feathered or cupped wear on the front tyres

Service advice for owners and techs:

• Inspect the mounts and bearings whenever front struts, springs, or top hats are removed, and at roughly 40,000–60,000 km intervals if the car sees rough roads.
• Replace mounts in pairs when doing front dampers — mixing old and new can leave the steering feel uneven.
• Use new self‑locking nuts and follow the Honda service manual for torque specs and bearing orientation.
• Always get a wheel alignment after replacement — worn mounts can mask alignment issues, and fresh parts slightly alter ride height and camber.
• If the CR‑V works hard on corrugations or carries extra load, consider OE‑equivalent or premium mounts with robust bearings to handle the conditions.

Look after the strut mounts and the CR‑V rewards with a quieter cabin, sharper turn‑in, and more even tyre wear — exactly what the Honda chassis team intended when they paired the MacPherson front with a multi‑link rear.

Popular questions

Do 2018 CR‑Vs have rear strut mounts?
Not in the strict sense. The rear uses a multi‑link setup with separate shock absorbers and springs, so it has upper shock mounts/bushes, not MacPherson‑style strut mounts. The front only is where you’ll find strut mounts and the steering bearing.

How long do front strut mounts last on a 2018 CR‑V?
Many will go 100,000–150,000 km, but road conditions, load, and climate matter. Inspect them during routine servicing and any time the front struts are out. If you’re fitting new front dampers, it’s smart to renew mounts and bearings at the same time.

Can worn strut mounts cause tyre wear or alignment issues?
They can contribute to cupping/feathering and cause steering bind that affects on‑centre feel. After replacing mounts, get a proper alignment so camber and toe are set to spec and the new parts bed in evenly.