1998 Subaru Forester L
JF1SF6358WH773638
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NHTSA build data for JF1SF6358WH773638Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1998 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). (THE 1999 2.2 LITER LEGACY VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED).NHTSA campaign 99V040000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1998 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 15, 2026.
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Subaru Forester L (this car) | $4,995 | 5 | — |
| 1999 Toyota 4Runner | $17,200 | 9 | +$12,205 |
| 1997 Jeep Wrangler | $13,875 | 5 | +$8,880 |
| 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | $15,145 | 3 | +$10,150 |
| 1998 Ford Explorer | $3,750 | 2 | −$1,245 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Suburban | $4,244 | 2 | −$751 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18,676 | $37,645 | 100% | 722 mi |
| 2025 | 2,610 | $32,464 | 86% | 17,525 mi |
| 2024 | 1,833 | $29,361 | 78% | 33,200 mi |
| 2023 | 2,468 | $27,744 | 74% | 41,788 mi |
| 2022 | 1,228 | $24,875 | 66% | 59,609 mi |
| 2021 | 1,276 | $22,749 | 60% | 68,850 mi |
| 2020 | 1,401 | $21,375 | 57% | 76,248 mi |
| 2019 | 1,427 | $19,000 | 50% | 85,849 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
