1998 Subaru Forester S
JF1SF6554WH769969
No longer listed since around Jul 11, 2025
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SF6554WH769969Full 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.
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 S (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 1999 GMC Yukon | $7,822 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Jeep Wrangler | $11,695 | 2 | — |
| 1997 Toyota 4Runner | $15,594 | 2 | — |
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 | 24,622 | $37,890 | 100% | 621 mi |
| 2025 | 2,657 | $32,024 | 85% | 18,078 mi |
| 2024 | 2,077 | $29,000 | 77% | 33,965 mi |
| 2023 | 2,685 | $27,533 | 73% | 40,864 mi |
| 2022 | 1,197 | $24,609 | 65% | 60,752 mi |
| 2021 | 1,390 | $22,447 | 59% | 69,583 mi |
| 2020 | 1,622 | $21,008 | 55% | 76,556 mi |
| 2019 | 1,493 | $18,995 | 50% | 85,587 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
