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JF2SHGGC2CH434521 — 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5Xt Touring — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2012 Subaru Forester 2.5Xt Touring

Lot #42296466 · VIN JF2SHGGC2CH434521

🇺🇸 IAAIHailKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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2012 Subaru Forester, Hail, IAAI, VIN JF2SHGGC2CH434521 · photo 1 of 16

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What does the damage type «Hail» mean

Hail damage is a common cosmetic issue for cars from the southern US states. It generally does not affect mechanical reliability, but leaves dozens of small dents across horizontal surfaces.

What may be damaged

hood, roof, trunk lid, upper portions of fenders
windshield (cracks)
paint and clear coat

What to keep in mind

loss of presentable appearance, difficult to resell without repair
corrosion risk where the clear coat has been breached

Our advice: Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) in Ukraine typically costs $400–$1,500. It is one of the most popular and cost-effective ways to restore a hail-damaged car.

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

Expert lot reviewBefore bidding, our expert analyses photos, VIN history and damage — an honest verdict plus a full turnkey budget.

Ocean freight insuranceFull-value coverage for the duration of shipping. Terms stated in the contract before departure.

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Auction IAAI · Lot #42296466

Final bid1 875 USD43% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 4 350 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine468 542 ₴≈ 10 495 USD

1 · Auction price1 900 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 989 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker945 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN JF2SHGGC2CH434521 history

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NEW#42296466You are here

IAAI

Jun 12, 2025

Sold

1 875 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Subaru Forester 2012

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 105. Of these — crashes: 15, fires: 5.

Most-reported systems

Engine
27
Air Bags
20
Vehicle Speed Control
18
Service Brakes
15
Electrical System
10
Fuel/Propulsion System
6

Official recalls

Air Bags
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-19.
NHTSA campaign: 19V008000
Air Bags
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-19.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.