Parts for your 2024 Toyota Camry-Struts

2024 Toyota Camry struts: what they do and when they need attention

Technical sources confirm that the 2024 Toyota Camry uses MacPherson struts at the front and separate shock absorbers at the rear. Toyota’s New Car Features (V70-series Camry), the Toyota Repair Manual (via Toyota TIS), and Toyota Australia model specifications all list a MacPherson strut front suspension. Major OE-equivalent catalogues from KYB and Monroe also identify front strut assemblies for 2018–2024 Camry variants (including Hybrid), with rear dampers as non‑strut shocks. So, struts are absolutely relevant to the 2024 Camry—at the front axle.

On the Camry, the front strut is a structural part of the suspension and steering geometry. It supports vehicle weight via the coil spring, controls wheel motion with the damper, and locates the hub to maintain camber and caster under braking and cornering. That mix of duties is why a healthy set of struts makes the Camry feel planted, keeps steering precise, and helps tyres wear evenly on Aussie and Kiwi roads, whether that’s smooth motorway or coarse‑chip backroads.

There’s no fixed replacement interval in Toyota’s servicing schedule, but front struts should be inspected at every regular service. Many Camry owners see best results replacing them somewhere between 100,000 and 150,000 kilometres, earlier if the car lives on rougher surfaces or carries loads often. Telltale signs include:

• Excessive nose‑dive, float, or a “bouncy” feel after bumps
• Oil misting or wetness on the strut body
• Clunks or creaks over speed humps
• Feathered or cupped tyre wear and a growing pull or wander
• Longer braking distances on uneven roads

When replacement is due, doing both front struts as a pair keeps handling balanced. Fresh strut mounts/bearings are smart insurance against future noises and steering notchiness. A wheel alignment is recommended straight after, because camber and toe can shift as the new units settle. If the vehicle has Toyota Safety Sense, workshop procedures may also call for a front camera check or calibration after suspension work. Where possible, fitted complete assemblies reduce risk compared with re‑using old springs, if reusing springs, proper compressors and torque procedures from the Toyota Repair Manual are essential. Quality OE‑equivalent struts will restore that crisp, quiet Camry feel and help tyres last their full life.

Does the 2024 Toyota Camry have struts or shocks?

The 2024 Camry runs MacPherson struts at the front and conventional shocks at the rear. This layout is documented in Toyota New Car Features and the Toyota Repair Manual for the V70 Camry, and mirrored by Toyota Australia specifications and major suspension catalogues.

How often should front struts be replaced on a 2024 Camry?

There’s no fixed kilometre limit. With regular inspections, many cars benefit from new front struts around 100,000–150,000 km. Harsh roads, heavy loads, or tyre wear issues can bring that forward. The key is condition: leakage, bounce, noise, and uneven tyre wear point to replacement.

Is a wheel alignment needed after replacing Camry front struts?

Yes. Because struts influence camber and toe, alignment should be performed immediately after installation. If equipped with Toyota Safety Sense, the workshop may also need to verify or calibrate the front camera per Toyota procedures.