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1998 Subaru Forester VIN decoder
Decode any 1998 Subaru Forester VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.
Every sample 1998 Subaru Forester VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier JF1. The tenth character is W, the model-year code for 1998; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: G and H. The factory records place assembly at Ota, Japan. One engine is recorded for this model year: 2.5L. The catalog holds 100 sample 1998 Subaru Forester VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
1998 Subaru Forester trims, engines and plants
| Series / Trim | Engine | Transmission | Body | Doors / seats | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 30 |
| L | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 23 |
| L | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 13 |
| L | 2.5L | Manual/Standard · 5-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 13 |
| S | 2.5L | Manual/Standard · 5-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 9 |
| S | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 6 |
| S | 2.5L | Manual/Standard · 5-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 3 |
| L | 2.5L | Manual/Standard · 5-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 2 |
| Manual/Standard · 5-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 1 |
Sample 1998 Subaru Forester VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
JF1SF5LJ4WG
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Transmission Style
- Manual/Standard
- Transmission Speeds
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6351WG - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Manual/Standard
- Transmission Speeds
- 5
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6351WH - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6352WG - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Manual/Standard
- Transmission Speeds
- 5
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6352WH - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6353WG - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Manual/Standard
- Transmission Speeds
- 5
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6353WH - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Sport Wagon Body Style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6354WG - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Manual/Standard
- Transmission Speeds
- 5
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6354WH - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6355WG - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Manual/Standard
- Transmission Speeds
- 5
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6355WH - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6356WG - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Manual/Standard
- Transmission Speeds
- 5
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6356WH - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Sport Wagon Body Style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6357WG - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Manual/Standard
- Transmission Speeds
- 5
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Sport Wagon Body Style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6358WG - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Manual/Standard
- Transmission Speeds
- 5
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6358WH - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6359WG - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Manual/Standard
- Transmission Speeds
- 5
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Sport Wagon Body Style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF6359WH - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Sport Wagon Body Style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF635XWG - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Manual/Standard
- Transmission Speeds
- 5
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SF635XWH - L
- Trim
- L
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- SRS Airbag
- Plant Company Name
- FHI
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon body style
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR