Parts for your 2016 Subaru Exiga-Coil springs

2016 Subaru Exiga coil springs — what they do and when to replace them

Coil springs are absolutely used on the 2016 Subaru Exiga. Technical references include the Subaru Exiga (YA series, incl. Crossover 7) Service Manual suspension sections (Front MacPherson strut and Rear Double Wishbone), which specify front and rear coil springs, and Subaru’s FAST electronic parts catalogue, which lists “Front coil spring” and “Rear coil spring” for 2015–2018 Exiga variants. Owner literature for the model family also describes struts and rear shocks working with coil springs.

On the 2016 Subaru Exiga, the coil springs carry vehicle weight, set the ride height and let the suspension move over bumps, while the shocks/struts manage the motion. Up front, the MacPherson struts wrap the coil springs, out back, the double wishbone layout uses separate shocks with coil springs. That pairing gives the Exiga its comfy, family-friendly ride without turning the seven-seater into a wobbly bus, and it helps keep tyre contact steady for braking and cornering confidence.

As kilometres stack up, springs can sag, corrode or even crack. Tell-tales include a nose-down or one-corner-low stance, clunks over speed humps, a harsher ride, steering that won’t re-centre cleanly, or uneven tyre wear that isn’t just alignment. In Aussie coastal air or in Kiwi regions with road salt, surface rust can accelerate. While many springs run 150,000–250,000 km, age, loads and poor roads can shorten that. If chasing a WOF (NZ) or RWC (AU) and a coil is fractured or sagged beyond spec, it’ll fail.

Good servicing practice is to visually check springs at every service or at least each tyre rotation: look for broken pigtails, flaking rust, paint loss and polished coils (from binding). Measure ride height against spec if the Exiga looks low. Replace in axle pairs to keep handling even, and book a wheel alignment afterwards. Choose quality OEM-equivalent or known-brand springs, towing or roof-box duties might justify slightly higher-rate options, but don’t go wild on lift or drop without matching shocks and getting geometry checked. Always use a proper spring compressor—stored energy is no joke—and consider new top mounts, insulators and bump stops while it’s apart. For the Exiga Crossover 7, confirm spring part numbers by VIN, as rates and free lengths differ from standard models.

• Inspect springs every 10,000–15,000 km or with each rotation.
• Replace springs in pairs, align the car afterwards.
• Address corrosion early and avoid mismatched ride heights.

Popular questions about 2016 Subaru Exiga coil springs

How long do the Exiga’s coil springs typically last?
Many will run 150,000–250,000 km or 8–12 years, but life varies with load, roads and climate. A family Exiga doing motorway kilometres may keep its original springs for ages, while one tackling rough rural roads or coastal commutes might need them sooner. If there’s sagging, cracks or a harsh, bouncy ride, it’s time to replace.

Do shocks/struts need replacing when fitting new coil springs?
Not strictly, but it’s smart if the dampers are tired. New springs with worn shocks can feel floaty and can chew tyres. If the struts or shocks are leaking or past it, doing them at the same time saves labour and helps the Exiga drive as it should.

Are Crossover 7 springs interchangeable with standard Exiga springs?
They’re not guaranteed interchangeable. The Crossover 7 uses different ride height and often different spring rates. Always match part numbers to the VIN and trim to avoid odd handling, ESP calibration issues or wonky ride height.