2002 Subaru Forester S
JF1SF65662H722512
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 11, 2026Love this car? See what else is out there.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SF65662H722512Full 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 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2002 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 2002 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaign as of August 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 August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2002 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $502 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $3,995 |
| April 2026 | $3,236 |
| May 2026 | $4,995 |
| June 2026 | $3,500 |
| July 2026 | $3,750 |
| August 2026 | $4,497 |
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 | 14,606 | $37,684 | 100% | 686 mi |
| 2025 | 2,290 | $32,732 | 87% | 16,820 mi |
| 2024 | 1,697 | $29,674 | 79% | 33,421 mi |
| 2023 | 2,140 | $27,948 | 74% | 41,414 mi |
| 2022 | 1,203 | $25,189 | 67% | 59,409 mi |
| 2021 | 1,045 | $23,056 | 61% | 67,426 mi |
| 2020 | 1,176 | $21,689 | 58% | 75,893 mi |
| 2019 | 1,267 | $19,288 | 51% | 85,957 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
