2017 Subaru Forester Base
JF2SJACVXHH498452
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 JF2SJACVXHH498452- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2017 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2017 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats.NHTSA campaign 19V701000
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 2017 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 $642 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $15,000 |
| May 2026 | $15,491 |
| June 2026 | $15,699 |
| July 2026 | $15,379 |
| August 2026 | $15,455 |
| September 2026 | $15,642 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Subaru Forester Base (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 2019 Jeep Cherokee | $15,671 | 21 | — |
| 2019 Ford Escape | $12,894 | 20 | — |
| 2019 Chevrolet Equinox | $16,318 | 14 | — |
| 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $16,926 | 14 | — |
| 2018 Toyota RAV4 | $19,394 | 14 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 4 · 2014–2018What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,116 | $16,995 | 100% | 95,366 mi |
| 2017 | 1,038 | $15,170 | 89% | 105,579 mi |
| 2016 | 967 | $12,995 | 76% | 115,257 mi |
| 2015 | 1,331 | $11,422 | 67% | 116,699 mi |
| 2014 | 926 | $9,995 | 59% | 123,211 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
