Honda CR-V Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
FWD, AWD, petrol and hybrid CR-Vs all carry a genuinely different rear spring rate, reflecting real differences in weight and axle layout.
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Four Genuinely Different Combinations to Confirm
Genuinely worth knowing: FWD, AWD, petrol, and hybrid CR-Vs each carry their own spring rate, reflecting the real weight differences (hybrid battery pack, AWD hardware) and the different rear axle layout on AWD cars. Confirm all the relevant details for your specific car — generation, drivetrain, and powertrain — before ordering rather than assuming a universal fit.
Honda CR-V Rear Springs: A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly
On the Honda CR-V, a rear spring often sags gradually for months without an obvious symptom beyond a slightly lower ride height, then fails suddenly at the coil's end with an audible clunk — worth bearing in mind if you notice one rear corner sitting lower than the other.
Honda CR-V Rear Springs: OEM Part Number
| FWD, petrol | The lightest-duty spring rate of the four combinations — confirm before ordering, since it's not interchangeable with the other three |
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| AWD, petrol | A genuinely different spring from the FWD version, reflecting the different rear axle layout |
| FWD, hybrid | A genuinely different, typically firmer spring from the non-hybrid FWD version, reflecting the added battery weight |
| AWD, hybrid | A genuinely different spring again from both FWD hybrid and AWD petrol — confirm all three variables before ordering |
Always replace Honda CR-V rear springs in pairs — a single new spring paired with an old, sagged one on the other side creates an uneven ride height and handling bias.
Honda CR-V Rear Springs: What It Does
The Honda CR-V's rear coil spring supports the weight of the car's rear end and absorbs the initial impact of a bump, working alongside the shock absorber rather than replacing its function. A sagged or broken spring lowers ride height, can affect headlight aim, and in severe cases is an MOT failure item.
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Honda CR-V Rear Springs: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Springs Guide for symptoms of a failing spring, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.
More Honda Rear Springs
The same part, covered across other Honda models.