How long should a strut mount last?
How Long Do Strut Mounts Last? A correctly installed strut should last at least ten years, depending on where you live. If you’re in a rural area and go off-roading often or live in a coastal area or where road salt is used in the winter, you’re dooming the mounts to a shorter lifespan.
Will bad struts cause rattle?
Lots of times, faulty struts that are worn will produce noises that should serve an alert that your strut assembly is declining and needs repair. Drivers speak of bad strut noises that sound like banging, rattling and even clunking sounds.
Why does my Toyota Camry have a strut mount?
A common wear item on the ’97–’01 Toyota Camry is the front suspension strut mount (referred to as a “suspension support” in the diagram below). A rubber vibration dampener within the strut mount has a tendency to separate from the interior metal casing of the strut mount assembly.
Why does my Toyota Camry make a rattling noise?
Rattling noise over small bumps can be caused by worn upper strut mounts, sway / stabilizer bar links and bushings. The failure on my struts was rather unusual. The down pressure resistance was too high but there was no internal gas left for rebound pressure.
How much does it cost to replace a strut on a Toyota Camry?
If you own a high-mileage Camry, consider replacing your old struts with the defective strut mount. However, as previously mentioned, I have replaced many strut mounts on strut assemblies that continued to provide good dampening and rebound action. The cost of a mount with a new bearing can vary from $25 to $100.
Are there any suspension problems with the Toyota Camry?
Toyota Camry owners have reported 50 problems related to suspension noise (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the Camry.