1998 Subaru Forester L
JF1SF6359WH778444
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NHTSA build data for JF1SF6359WH778444Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ 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.
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Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1998 Subaru Forester L has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026.
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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 L from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.