The lifespan of a shock absorber is not a fixed value, it mainly depends on factors such as the vehicle's usage, mileage, road conditions, driving habits, and the quality of the shock absorber. Generally speaking, the service life of shock absorbers is between 2 to 8 years, or they need to be replaced when the driving mileage is around 60000 to 100000 kilometers. The service life of shock absorbers may vary for different brands and types of vehicles, such as Volkswagen and Ford imported Ruijie. For example, for a family car, when the average annual mileage is 20000 kilometers, the shock absorber can generally be used for about 5 years. But if you frequently drive on roads with poor road conditions or have poor driving habits, such as frequent sudden braking and acceleration, it will accelerate the aging of the shock absorber, thereby shortening its service life.