Is the Passenger Side Motor Mount Bad?

2016 KIA SEDONA
80,100 MILES • 3.3L • AUTOMATIC
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BRANDONCBREECE
2016 kia Sedona has had a jouncy feeling for a little while. I tried replacing the front struts and that didn't really make a major difference. I looked at the motor mount on the passenger side. The rubber is poking out the bottom and when I press into it I can go one knuckle deep before it gets hard to do.
Jun 26, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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Yep, it sounds like you found the problem, also, if you raise the hood and have a helper start the engine while you watch, then have the helper put the car in drive then reverse with their foot on the brake the engine should move a little but not a lot, if so you can tell the mounts are bad. I would loke at the torque mount as well, these go out often. Here is an image of what I am talking about. Check out the images (below). Please upload a short video in your response, so I can see what's going on.
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Jun 26, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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