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2008 Subaru Forester VIN decoder
Decode any 2008 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 2008 Subaru Forester VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier JF1. The tenth character is 8, the model-year code for 2008; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 3 of them appear here: 8, 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 2008 Subaru Forester VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
2008 Subaru Forester trims, engines and plants
| Series / Trim | Engine | Transmission | Body | Doors / seats | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5X | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 30 |
| L.L.Bean | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 13 |
| 2.5XS | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 12 |
| 2.5X | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 11 |
| 2.5XS | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 8 |
| FORESTER SPORTS | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 8 |
| 2.5X | 2.5L | Manual/Standard · 5-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 6 |
| FORESTER SPORTS | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 4 |
| 2.5XT | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 2 |
| FORESTER SPORTS | 2.5L | Manual/Standard · 5-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 2 |
| 2.5X | 2.5L | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 1 | |
| 2.5XS | 2.5L | Manual/Standard · 5-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 1 |
| 2.5XT | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 1 |
| L.L.Bean | 2.5L | Automatic · 4-spd | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 4-door | Ota, Japan | 1 |
Sample 2008 Subaru Forester VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
JF1SG63608H - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63618G - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63618H - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63628G - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63628H - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63638H - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63648H - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63658G - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63658H - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63668H - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63678G - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63678H - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63688G - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63688H - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG63698H - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG636X88 - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Displacement L
- 2.5
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- SUBARU CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Ota
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Main Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG636X8H - 2.5X
- Trim
- 2.5X
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65608H - 2.5XS
- Trim
- 2.5XS
- 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 Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2500.0
- Displacement CI
- 152.55936023683
- Engine
- 2.5L
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- FHI (Yajima Plant )
- Plant State
- GUNMA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Type
- TPMS
- Direct
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR