2018 Subaru Forester Premium
JF2SJHEC5JH616837
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SJHEC5JH616837- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 28 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Subaru Forester has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2018 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V587000
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats.NHTSA campaign 19V701000
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TIRESSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure.NHTSA campaign 18V455000
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 2018 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 $1,452 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $16,998 |
| May 2026 | $17,040 |
| June 2026 | $17,200 |
| July 2026 | $17,310 |
| August 2026 | $16,999 |
| September 2026 | $18,450 |
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 | 1,329 | $16,936 | 100% | 95,812 mi |
| 2017 | 1,196 | $14,992 | 89% | 105,815 mi |
| 2016 | 799 | $12,995 | 77% | 114,156 mi |
| 2015 | 1,297 | $11,000 | 65% | 118,304 mi |
| 2014 | 807 | $9,912 | 59% | 125,274 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
