Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
PHEV and standard petrol Outlanders carry genuinely different weight, and the rear spring rate reflects that.
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PHEV and Petrol Springs Are Genuinely Different
Genuinely worth knowing: PHEV Outlanders carry significantly more weight than standard petrol versions due to the hybrid battery pack, and suspension specialists confirm this genuinely affects the components matched to each powertrain — worth confirming your exact powertrain before ordering rather than assuming a universal fit.
Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Springs: A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly
On the Mitsubishi Outlander, the typical failure pattern here is gradual sag over months, barely noticeable beyond a marginally lower stance, followed by a sudden break at the coil's end with an audible clunk. If one rear corner appears to be sitting lower than the other, that's worth investigating.
Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Springs: OEM Part Number
| Standard petrol, standard rate | Genuinely a different spring from the PHEV version below — confirm powertrain before ordering |
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| PHEV | A genuinely different, typically firmer spring from the standard petrol version, reflecting the added battery weight |
Fitting the Mitsubishi Outlander's rear springs one at a time tends to backfire: pairing a fresh spring with a sagged original on the other side leaves the car sitting unevenly and biases handling to one side.
Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Springs: What It Does
The Mitsubishi Outlander's rear coil spring carries the weight of the car's back end and takes the first hit from any bump, working alongside — not instead of — the shock absorber. Once it sags or breaks, expect a lower ride height, possible headlight aim issues, and in severe cases, an MOT failure.
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Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Mitsubishi Rear Springs
The same part, covered across other Mitsubishi models.