2004 Subaru Forester
JF18G65674H738508
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF18G65674H738508- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2004 Subaru Forester has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2004 Subaru Forester 4-DR.w/SAB
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SUSPENSIONSUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH…NHTSA campaign 11V464000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE COVER BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK FROM AROUND THE COVER…NHTSA campaign 04V473000
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 2004 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,277 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $5,975 |
| May 2026 | $5,585 |
| June 2026 | $5,150 |
| July 2026 | $4,445 |
| August 2026 | $4,845 |
| September 2026 | $4,698 |
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2004–2010What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 341 | $6,995 | 100% | 136,933 mi |
| 2009 | 153 | $6,290 | 90% | 147,134 mi |
| 2008 | 52 | $5,536 | 79% | 146,324 mi |
| 2007 | 48 | $5,744 | 82% | 146,339 mi |
| 2006 | 44 | $4,995 | 71% | 147,045 mi |
| 2005 | 33 | $5,999 | 86% | 138,624 mi |
| 2004 | 21 | $4,900 | 70% | 140,003 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
