1999 Subaru Forester Base

VIN JF1SF6158XG716172

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1999 Subaru Forester Base

VIN JF1SF6158XG716172

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NHTSA build data for JF1SF6158XG716172
Trim
Base
Engine
2.5L
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
1999
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION
  • ✗ Backup camera
  • ✗ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✗ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
20
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,330 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1999 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaign as of October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.

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

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Model-level data for the 1999 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 3, 2026.

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 23,362 $37,819 100% 666 mi
2025 2,675 $32,201 85% 17,712 mi
2024 2,082 $29,094 77% 33,772 mi
2023 2,697 $27,689 73% 41,151 mi
2022 1,224 $24,623 65% 60,301 mi
2021 1,394 $22,593 60% 69,152 mi
2020 1,569 $21,255 56% 76,179 mi
2019 1,508 $18,999 50% 85,937 mi

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