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.

Before you buy: drivetrain (FWD/AWD) and powertrain (petrol/hybrid) both affect spring rate and fitment. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Honda CR-V Rear Springs: Watch: Replacing It

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — no aftermarket rear spring listed for this generation

Accuracy note: Covers the Honda CR-V (2012-2018) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Rear coil springs are sold as a pair for the axle and should be replaced as a pair, because a new spring beside a tired one leaves the car sitting unevenly. The right spring depends on the engine and gearbox, the suspension type (standard, sport or heavy-duty) and, on some cars, the body style. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand with the fitment details the catalogue gives; carmakers rarely publish the genuine number against these, so match a genuine spring against your VIN if you want a guaranteed fit. genuinely worth knowing: rear springs are matched to your exact drivetrain and powertrain combination — confirm the marking on your existing spring rather than assuming from trim alone.

Rear coil springs (aftermarket)	No aftermarket rear coil spring listed for this generation — order genuine against your VIN
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in the catalogue listings — the genuine spring varies by engine, suspension type and body style, so order it against your VIN
FWD, petrol	The lightest-duty spring rate of the four combinations — confirm before ordering, since it's not interchangeable with the other three
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.

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