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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
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
JF1SF6550WG - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6550WH - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6551WG - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6551WH - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6553WG - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6553WH - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6554WG - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6554WH - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6555WH - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6556WH - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6557WG - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6557WH - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6558WG - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6558WH - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6559WG - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF6559WH - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF655XWG - S
- Trim
- S
- 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
JF1SF655XWH - S
- Trim
- S
- 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