shock dampers, how long do they last?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-13-2019, 08:06 PM
  #1  
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
shenofjo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2018
Age: 38
Posts: 140
Received 10 Likes on 7 Posts
shock dampers, how long do they last?

Hey guys, my 2014 MDX tech sh-awd with 46k miles is starting to feel more wallowy when i drive. this became more apparent when I had the loaner 2019 mdx tech sh-awd for a week. the loaner only had 300 miles on it and it felt solid on the road with good grip on the road and planted feeling in turns. Over the weekend with 360 mile drive on windy/rougher roads, the car felt more and more bouncy and almost seasick. I am wondering if it is the difference between the 2014-15 vs 2016+ models or its the shocks wearing out. How fast does your shocks wear out for those that had it replaced already and how many of you are on the original shocks and still going strong on year and mileage? would be nice to know. if my shocks are indeed the culprit, then I might be looking into the BC coilovers.

Tsung
Old 03-13-2019, 09:40 PM
  #2  
Instructor
 
Bluepill's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 136
Received 24 Likes on 20 Posts
Inspect all 4 shocks for signs of oil leakage. I am at 72K miles on my '14 and my left front shock is starting to leak.
Old 03-17-2019, 02:00 AM
  #3  
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
shenofjo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2018
Age: 38
Posts: 140
Received 10 Likes on 7 Posts
Do you feel the suspension going as well with the leak recently or been deteriorating for a few 10s of thousands of miles now?
Old 03-17-2019, 04:01 PM
  #4  
Racer
 
Donn0128's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Oregon
Age: 78
Posts: 402
Received 88 Likes on 78 Posts
Shocks/struts can fail anywhere from 100 to 100,000 miles. Like anything mechanical it has a designed life, but lots of things can effect that life. Like a piece of grit in a seal and they can fail within just a few miles. Inspect and replace as necessary regardless of miles.
Old 03-17-2019, 06:37 PM
  #5  
Racer
iTrader: (2)
 
jzhu625's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: NYC
Posts: 432
Received 23 Likes on 22 Posts
no solid answer, depend what roads/condition you drive on.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
martinb
2G TL Tires, Wheels & Suspension
53
05-26-2017 12:40 PM
sockr1
3G TL Tires, Wheels & Suspension
8
11-08-2012 08:21 AM
P1zzaman
3G TL Tires, Wheels & Suspension
14
07-07-2010 08:28 PM
paulff3
2G CL Tires, Wheels, & Suspension
1
12-03-2004 03:19 PM
types1967
2G CL (2001-2003)
4
11-08-2002 01:42 PM



Quick Reply: shock dampers, how long do they last?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:23 AM.