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2023 · Limited

2023 Subaru Forester

$29,276

MSRP $28,377

Mileage: 77,278 mi
Drivetrain: AWD
Condition: Used
Body style: SUV
Transmission: Lineartronic CVT
Fuel: Gasoline
Exterior: Crystal Black Silica
Interior: Black
Stock: M05288A
VIN: JF2SKAPC1PH461214

Listed as available at Johnson City Mazda in Johnson City, TN. Inventory last confirmed Sep 1, 2026. Contact the dealer to confirm current availability.

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What to know about this vehicle

Here’s the official information available for this vehicle as of Aug 29, 2026. If a detail comes from a matching model or configuration rather than this specific vehicle, we’ll say so.

Vehicle specifications

Dimensions, capacity and mechanical details

VIN-decoded specifications

Engine horsepower: 182 hp
Gross vehicle weight rating: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Dealer-provided specifications

Engine: 2.5L DOHC 16 Valve 4-Cylinder
Features: Cruise Control · Backup Camera · Lane Keep Assist · Rear Cross Traffic Alert · Fog Lights · Side-Impact Air Bags · Bluetooth · AWD · Sunroof/Moonroof · Adaptive Cruise Control · Remote Cargo Access · Push Start · Remote Start · Keyless Entry · Android Auto · Apple Car Play · Wifi Hotspot · Heated Seats · Leather Seats · Power Seats · Automatic Climate Control · Collision Avoidance · Navigation System · Alloy Wheels · Roof Rack

VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Dealer-provided fields are shown separately and are not used to calculate missing values.

Exact VIN decode

Factory configuration and equipment

Series: Wagon Body style
Vehicle type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Engine: 2.5L · 4-cylinder
Engine model: NA U5
Manufactured in: YAJIMA PLANT, JAPAN

Manufacturer-reported safety equipment

Anti-lock braking system
Electronic stability control
Traction control
Tire-pressure monitoring
Forward-collision warning
Dynamic brake support
Lane-departure warning
Lane-keeping assistance
Lane-centering assistance
Adaptive cruise control
Rear visibility system
Automatic reverse system
Daytime running lights
Automatic high-beam switching
Front airbags · 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side airbags · 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain airbags · 1st and 2nd Rows
Knee airbags · Driver Seat Only
Seat belts · Manual
Low-beam headlights · LED

Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Aug 29, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies. View the exact VIN decode.

EPA-matched vehicle configuration

Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates

City: 26 MPG
Highway: 33 MPG
Combined: 29 MPG
Fuel type: Regular Gasoline
EPA vehicle category: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
EPA engine description: SIDI
Fuel used per 100 miles: 3.4 gallons
Estimated annual fuel cost: $2,100
Estimated monthly fuel cost: $175
Estimated fuel cost per 100 miles: $14.00
EPA five-year savings: $500
Tailpipe CO₂: 310 g/mile
Greenhouse gas score: 6 of 10
Fuel economy score: 6 of 10
Automatic engine stop/start: Equipped
Cylinder deactivation: Not equipped
Petroleum use: 10.3 barrels/year

Matched to this vehicle's decoded configuration: Forester AWD · Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L. Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Aug 29, 2026. View the exact EPA record.

VIN-matched drivetrain configuration

NHTSA safety ratings

Overall: 5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash: 5 of 5 stars
Side crash: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars
Rollover possibility: 16.9%

Electronic stability control · Standard
Forward-collision warning · Standard
Lane-departure warning · Standard

Ratings apply only to the matched configuration below. NHTSA rates some drivetrain variants differently.

Matched NHTSA vehicle: 2023 Subaru Forester SUV AWD. Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Checked Aug 29, 2026. View the exact NHTSA record.

Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific

NHTSA investigations and service information

Defect investigations

0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year

Manufacturer communications

240 communications found for this model year

These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.

View example records

Document 11012260

This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on the inside of the lamp lenses.

Document 11012262

This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.

Document 11012265

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

Document 11012268

This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the models listed.

Document 11013490

Document 11013504

"This bulletin announces availability of the new TR580 control valve and connector cover developed to address cases of the following DTCs detected by the Transmission Control Module (TCM): P2721: Pressure Control Solenoid D Control Circuit High P2763: Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit High P0974: Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High P0977: Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit High"

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Aug 29, 2026. Records match 2023 Subaru Forester, not a specific VIN. Search NHTSA records.

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