Nissan Leaf Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
The Leaf's underfloor battery pack changes its weight distribution enough that the rear spring is specific to this EV platform.
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An EV-Specific Rear Spring
Genuinely worth knowing: the Leaf's underfloor battery pack significantly changes weight distribution compared with a conventional petrol car, so the rear spring rate is matched specifically to this platform rather than shared with an unrelated model.
Nissan Leaf Rear Springs: A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly
Months of gradual sagging with barely any symptom beyond a marginally lower ride height is the usual pattern for the Nissan Leaf's rear spring, right up until it fails suddenly at the coil's end with a clunk. If one rear corner looks lower than the other, that's the clue worth acting on.
Nissan Leaf Rear Springs: OEM Part Number
| Right | Genuinely a different part number from the left-side spring — confirm side before ordering |
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| Left | A genuinely different reference from the right-side spring above |
Replacing just one Nissan Leaf rear spring is a false economy: pairing it with an old, sagged spring on the other side produces uneven ride height and a noticeable handling bias.
Nissan Leaf Rear Springs: What It Does
The Nissan Leaf's rear end weight rests on the coil spring, which also absorbs the initial shock of a bump — a separate function from the shock absorber, not a replacement for it. Left sagged or broken, it lowers ride height, potentially skews headlight aim, and can become an MOT failure in severe cases.
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Nissan Leaf 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 Nissan Rear Springs
The same part, covered across other Nissan models.