Parts for your 2022 Honda Cr-v-Bump stops

2022 Honda CR‑V bump stops: what they do, and when to replace them

Yes, the 2022 Honda CR‑V is fitted with bump stops (also called jounce bumpers). Honda’s own workshop literature for the 2017–2022 CR‑V platform shows a “stopper/bump stop” on both the front MacPherson struts and the rear dampers, and OEM parts catalogues list these stoppers as serviceable items for the model year. Aftermarket suspension catalogues for the RW/RT CR‑V also offer direct‑fit jounce bumper kits, further confirming their use on this vehicle.

On the CR‑V, bump stops sit on the damper shaft under the dust boot. Their job is to gently catch the last bit of suspension travel before metal parts meet metal, protecting the shock, strut tower, control arms and body from harsh bottoming. They also help the chassis feel composed at full load, over speed humps, corrugations, and when towing or carrying the whānau and gear. In short, they’re small bits of dense foam or rubber that save big components from a hard time.

Over years and kilometres, heat, ozone, grit and repeated compression can crack or soften the bump stops. Once per year (or every 20,000–30,000 km) it’s smart to inspect them while the wheels are off for a service or tyre rotation. Look for splits, chunking, oil soaking from a weeping shock, or a bump stop that’s riding too low on the shaft. If the dust boot is torn, assume the bump stop has taken a beating too.

Replacement is straightforward for a trained tech: the strut/damper is removed, the spring is safely compressed, and the dust boot/bump stop assembly is renewed. It’s good practice to replace bump stops whenever shocks/struts are replaced, or if the vehicle has been bottoming out, carrying heavy loads, or running accessory springs. Using genuine‑spec components keeps the engineered engagement point correct, so the CR‑V’s ride and handling stay as Honda intended.

Telltale signs a 2022 CR‑V may need bump stop attention include:

• A sharp “thud” over big hits or fully loaded speed humps
• Visible cracks, missing chunks, or perished rubber/foam
• Damper oil leaks and torn dust boots
• More body roll or instability at the end of suspension travel

Keeping these simple stoppers healthy helps protect tyres, wheels and suspension geometry, and keeps the CR‑V riding comfortably on Aussie and Kiwi roads alike.

Does the 2022 Honda CR‑V have bump stops?

Yes. Honda’s service manual for the 2017–2022 CR‑V shows front and rear “stoppers/jounce bumpers” as part of the shock/strut assemblies, and OEM parts catalogues list them as replaceable components.

When should bump stops be replaced on a 2022 CR‑V?

Inspect yearly or every 20,000–30,000 km. Replace if cracked, oil‑soaked, squashed, or if the dust boot is torn. It’s also wise to renew them whenever shocks or struts are replaced.

Can worn bump stops cause knocking or harsh bottoming?

They can contribute. If they’re degraded or missing, the suspension can hit its mechanical limits with a harsh thud. That said, knocking can also come from worn mounts, end links or bushings, so a proper inspection is best.