1998 SUBARU FORESTER L — window sticker

Full history report →

Built from official government records (NHTSA vPIC, EPA, NHTSA safety & recalls). Factory options with prices and the original Total MSRP exist only on the manufacturer’s sticker — everything below is the verified public record for this VIN. Blank fields mean the manufacturer didn’t encode that item for this VIN (common before 2016), not that the car lacks it.

VEHICLE INFORMATIONvincheck.me
1998 SUBARU FORESTER L
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] · 4-door
VIN JF1SF6359WH704523
FINAL ASSEMBLY POINT: OTA, GUNMA, JAPAN

Powertrain & mechanical

  • Engine, 2.5 L
  • TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed
  • Drive typeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
  • GVWRClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
  • PlantFHI

Standard safety equipment

  • Side airbags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
  • Seat beltsManual

Body & dimensions

  • Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
  • Doors4

Safety recalls (1)

  • Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

Check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

EPA Fuel Economy and Environment
20combined
MPG
18 city
24 highway
Annual fuel cost
$3,100
You spend $4,500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle
CO2 444 g/mi

matched to EPA record: Forester AWD — Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive. Cost assumes 15,000 mi/yr at current EPA fuel prices (regular $4.15/gal). Actual results will vary. Source: fueleconomy.gov

Different powertrain? Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L ·

GOVERNMENT 5-STAR SAFETY RATINGS

This vehicle has not been rated by the government (NHTSA), or ratings could not be matched to this year/make/model.

Star ratings range from 1 to 5 stars (★★★★★) with 5 being the highest. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nhtsa.gov
Vehicle data: NHTSA vPIC · EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA safety ratings & recalls · Jul 9, 2026 · vincheck.me

✓ Want accidents, title history and odometer records too? Run the full free VIN check →