2002 Subaru Forester L
JF1SE63552H791221
No longer listed since around Feb 7, 2026
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SE63552H791221- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2002 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2002 Subaru Forester 4-DR.
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POWER TRAINCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD.NHTSA campaign 02V282000
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 2002 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $600 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $4,995 |
| June 2026 | $3,500 |
| July 2026 | $3,792 |
| August 2026 | $4,095 |
| September 2026 | $4,995 |
| October 2026 | $4,395 |
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 | 24,217 | $37,928 | 100% | 611 mi |
| 2025 | 2,594 | $32,000 | 84% | 18,176 mi |
| 2024 | 2,003 | $28,998 | 76% | 33,702 mi |
| 2023 | 2,570 | $27,497 | 72% | 40,972 mi |
| 2022 | 1,184 | $24,600 | 65% | 60,932 mi |
| 2021 | 1,328 | $22,478 | 59% | 69,166 mi |
| 2020 | 1,581 | $20,999 | 55% | 76,426 mi |
| 2019 | 1,459 | $18,995 | 50% | 85,326 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
