2012 Subaru Forester Limited
JF2SHAEC9CH423760
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Last listed by Honda of Port Richey
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2012 Subaru Forester Limited for sale near Port RicheyFL
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Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda of Port Richey | Port Richey, FL 34668 | $11,481 | 28,816 mi | 2025-08-14 | 391 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SHAEC9CH423760Full 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 23 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 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 2012 Subaru Forester has 15 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or…NHTSA campaign 19V008000
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the…NHTSA campaign 19V007000
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or…NHTSA campaign 19V009000
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 2012 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $537 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $8,535 |
| May 2026 | $8,200 |
| June 2026 | $8,238 |
| July 2026 | $8,368 |
| August 2026 | $8,548 |
| September 2026 | $7,998 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Forester Limited (this car) | $8,999 | 27 | — |
| 2014 Ford Escape | $7,444 | 10 | −$1,555 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | $7,630 | 10 | −$1,369 |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | $12,743 | 10 | +$3,744 |
| 2013 Honda CR-V | $10,732 | 6 | +$1,733 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | $4,595 | 3 | −$4,404 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2011–2013What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 228 | $8,976 | 100% | 124,536 mi |
| 2012 | 323 | $7,995 | 89% | 131,413 mi |
| 2011 | 299 | $7,700 | 86% | 133,267 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
