Spontaneous rear spring failure after heavy load

Two community members separately reported a rear coil spring breaking/cracking while the vehicle was parked and stationary after carrying a heavy load, with no prior impact involved. One failure occurred about 12 hours after a loaded trip; another occurred at 61,000 km while the car was simply sitting still¹². Spring failure produces a loud, audible crack — startling but not immediately dangerous. Vehicles remain drivable afterward, though the broken spring should be replaced promptly to avoid uneven ride height and handling issues³.

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Sources

This page is compiled from 3 community messages. Every fact carries a numbered reference to its original author and message.

Last updated: 2026-07-24