1998 Subaru Forester L
JF1SF6356WH754506
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Last listed by Western Agricultural Insurance
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Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 8, 2026Listings
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Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($4,998)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $4,998 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SF6356WH754506Full 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.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1998 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaign as of August 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 August 15, 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 | 14,070 | $37,728 | 100% | 682 mi |
| 2025 | 2,241 | $32,799 | 87% | 16,789 mi |
| 2024 | 1,487 | $29,795 | 79% | 33,040 mi |
| 2023 | 2,057 | $27,991 | 74% | 40,947 mi |
| 2022 | 1,179 | $25,170 | 67% | 59,441 mi |
| 2021 | 983 | $23,299 | 62% | 67,329 mi |
| 2020 | 1,112 | $21,985 | 58% | 75,039 mi |
| 2019 | 1,238 | $19,243 | 51% | 85,905 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
