2012 Subaru Forester Limited
JF2SHBFC9CH405375
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $223 (−3.2%) over 72 days.
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JF2SHBFC9CH405375, spanning 72 days.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Motor Cars | Downers Grove, IL 60515 | $6,777 | 105,600 mi | 2026-02-05 |
| Premier Picks Auto Sales | Bettendorf, IA 52722 | $11,998 | 105,598 mi | 2025-11-26 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SHBFC9CH405375Full 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.
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 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $735 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $7,995 |
| April 2026 | $8,535 |
| May 2026 | $8,250 |
| June 2026 | $8,195 |
| July 2026 | $8,337 |
| August 2026 | $8,730 |
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) | — | 0 | — |
| 2014 Ford Escape | $7,995 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Honda CR-V | $13,950 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Ford Edge | $5,206 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Jeep Patriot | $6,044 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Acura RDX | $8,224 | 2 | — |
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 | 206 | $8,794 | 100% | 124,269 mi |
| 2012 | 239 | $7,995 | 91% | 132,161 mi |
| 2011 | 233 | $7,394 | 84% | 136,562 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
