1998 Subaru Forester L

VIN JF1SF6359WH778444
Typical market price
$4,995
5 comparable listings

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1998 Subaru Forester L

VIN JF1SF6359WH778444

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Market price range

Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 27, 2026
Below market
$4,904
Middle of range
$4,995
Above market
$5,116
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NHTSA build data for JF1SF6359WH778444
Trim
L
Engine
2.5L
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
1998
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION

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  • ✗ Backup camera
  • ✗ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✗ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✗ Electronic stability

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Subaru Forester L likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $10,100
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $23,900

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1998 Subaru Forester L has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026.

1 recall campaign on this model year
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  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    VEHICLE 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 L from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.

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