I noticed similar results with kyb excel g on my sienna.
Pros: similar results
Vehicle:
Toyota Sienna
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I bought a pair of front struts with the spring assembly , I thought I was getting the top shelf units KYB , put them on and they rattle called they said that it was normal , nope I don't think so
Cons: they rattle
Shocks, struts, and strut parts: I always recommend the premium option for suspension parts. The system actually says that subtly. Typically that's the KYB brand.
Pros: premium option
The front I also got KYB struts. No issues with fitment but I needed to rent an extra set of spring compressors as the front coils were thicker more difficult to compress.
Pros: no issues with fitment
Cons: difficult to compress
Vehicle:
Toyota Prius
I've used kyb complete struts on several cars and they have always been good.
Pros: always been good
KYB good stuff. Put all 4 on my 97 golf 6 yrs perfect.
Pros: perfect after 6 years
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
I no longer use any quick struts. The ride sucks and they just don't last.
Cons: ride sucks, don't last
My kyb quick struts on my sienna lasted about 7 months. One leaked, the other top bearing plate failed.
Cons: leaked, bearing plate failed
Vehicle:
Toyota Sienna
KYB is OE on a Toyota. I have used these on several cars without an issue. They might be a little stiff at first.
Pros: no issues
Cons: a little stiff
Vehicle:
Toyota
Looking at good quality replacement parts and non dealer labor ($150/hr), you can fix it for 6k. Sway bar links, shock absorber, control arm: $900 in parts (OEM struts, Mevotech Control Arms) + $150 alignment + 5-7 hours of labor.
Pros: OEM struts, Mevotech Control Arms
Vehicle:
Acura MDX
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The brand is registered in Japan.
In March 2026, PartReview users have a mixed opinion of KYB strut assembly.
PR Score — 73 out of 100, based on 88 reviews and 276 votes. 60 positive reviews, 12 neutral reviews, 16 negative reviews. Average rating — 3.7 (out of 5). Vote balance: 204 up, 72 down.
In the ranking of the best strut assembly this part is at position 2, behind Bilstein , but ahead of KONI and GABRIEL.
Users also evaluated the qualities of KYB strut assembly:
- Clunks - loud knocks over bumps - rated ambivalently. 2.9 points out of 5.
- Bounce - car keeps oscillating after rough roads - rated positively. 3.5 points out of 5.
- Leaks - oil visible on the strut - rated ambivalently. 2.8 points out of 5.
Strut assembly KYB in car-specific ratings
See which car brands and models owners choose KYB strut assembly for. Below are car-specific ratings where this part is in the Top-3:
- KYB ranked #1 in strut assembly ratings for: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, Toyota Camry .
- KYB ranked #2 for: Toyota Prius .
- KYB ranked #3 for: Volkswagen Golf .
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