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At a glance
Symptom triage summary
One corner of the vehicle visibly sits lower than the others on level ground. Ride height is set by the spring, so a genuine height difference usually means a spring or air suspension fault.
UrgencyUrgency not yet verifiedSeverityHighEvidenceSource notes available
What it may indicate
One corner of the vehicle visibly sits lower than the others on level ground. Ride height is set by the spring, so a genuine height difference usually means a spring or air suspension fault.
Possible system
Suspension & Steering
Urgency
Urgency not yet verified
Can I drive?
Drive with caution
Evidence/confidence
Source notes available
See source & evidence notes below
Short answer
One corner of the vehicle visibly sits lower than the others on level ground. Ride height is set by the spring, so a genuine height difference usually means a spring or air suspension fault.
SeverityHighDrive?Drive with caution
Can I still drive with this?
Drive with caution
Limit trips; avoid heavy loads and long highway runs.
SeverityHigh
High
Troubleshooting at a glance
UrgencyHigh
Check firstMeasure from the ground to the same point on each wheel arch to confirm the difference is real
Can you drive?Drive with caution
Stop driving ifDrive with caution. A broken coil spring can contact the tyre, and…
The car sits lower on one corner
One corner of the vehicle visibly sits lower than the others on level ground. Ride height is set by the spring, so a genuine height difference usually means a spring or air suspension fault.
What can cause it
A broken or sagging coil spring
An air suspension leak at that corner, on air-sprung vehicles
A collapsed spring seat or perished isolator
What to check first
Measure from the ground to the same point on each wheel arch to confirm the difference is real
Inspect the coil spring at that corner for a visible break, often near the bottom coil
Listen for an air compressor running continuously on an air-sprung vehicle
Do not carry heavy loads until inspected
What this symptom does not tell you
An observation narrows the search; it does not identify which of the possible causes applies to your vehicle. Confirm the cause before any part is replaced — several of the causes above produce an identical symptom.
Possible causes
A broken or sagging coil spring
An air suspension leak at that corner, on air-sprung vehicles
A collapsed spring seat or perished isolator
What to check first
Measure from the ground to the same point on each wheel arch to confirm the difference is real
Inspect the coil spring at that corner for a visible break, often near the bottom coil
Listen for an air compressor running continuously on an air-sprung vehicle
Do not carry heavy loads until inspected
When to stop driving / seek help
Drive with caution. A broken coil spring can contact the tyre, and a corner that cannot support its share of the load changes how the vehicle handles.
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