I just finished my 4th passenger side strut replacement so I wanted to add some info to the discussion.
There seems to be a problem with the upper strut mounts and these cars. My first replacement was a Duralast quick strut. It lasted less than a year. Then Monroe, which lasted less than a year. Got a warranty replacement through Monroe for another one and it just failed after less than a week. When I say failed I mean that they started either making a nocking noise or a loud squeaking. The noise comes from the top right corner, so it's always easy to identify the problem. Just replaced with MasterPro quick strut. I'll post back if it fails.
Also just worth mentioning, most of the front suspension has been replaced and I make sure to install the struts correctly with the correct torque applied after the wheel is back on and the car on the ground, so I don't think it's another part effecting them or anything I'm doing. Just bad parts or parts that are not sufficient for this vehicle for some reason. The left side Monroe has been fine. Even the reviews on Amazon say that the right side is always the problem?
I'm curious if others have had similar issues or are happy with a particular brand they've tried on this vehicle?