Renault Captur Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
Genuinely worth confirming first: drivetrain and left/right side both affect which rear spring fits.
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A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly
A sagging Renault Captur rear spring rarely gives dramatic warning — just a slightly reduced ride height over several months — before eventually failing suddenly at the coil's end with an audible clunk. Keep an eye out for one rear corner sitting lower than the other as an early tell.
Renault Captur Rear Springs: OEM Part Number
| Front-wheel drive, standard rate | Genuinely a different spring from the AWD version below — confirm drivetrain and side before ordering |
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| AWD | A genuinely different spring from the front-wheel-drive version, reflecting the different rear axle layout |
A single new rear spring on the Renault Captur, next to an old, sagged one, creates an imbalance — uneven ride height and a handling bias — which is why replacing them as a pair is the better approach.
Renault Captur Rear Springs: What It Does
On the Renault Captur, bearing the rear end's weight and cushioning the initial jolt of a bump is the coil spring's role, complementing the shock absorber rather than duplicating its job. When it sags or breaks, ride height drops, headlight aim can be thrown off, and severe cases can mean an MOT failure.
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Renault Captur 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 Renault Rear Springs
The same part, covered across other Renault models.