Subaru chassis codes

Start is production start: Subaru says Forester production began December 1996 at Gunma Yajima; Japanese sale began February 1997 (turbo only at launch). End is the last Carsensor catalogue model period (to January 2002); Japanese Wikipedia also says production ended January 2002 and sales in February 2002. SF5 covers both turbo (S/tb, T/tb, STi) and non-turbo grades, so the code does not identify a turbo car.

T/25 added at the 7 September 1998 partial update (Japanese Wikipedia); Carsensor first lists the 2.5 T/25 in the September 1998 sub-period and still lists it in the December 2000 to January 2002 sub-period, the end of the generation. Dates are catalogue model periods, not documented first/last builds. Start is a sale date; production date not published.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 1220 lists TA-SG5 from SG5-002008 built 25 January 2002; Japanese sale began 12 February 2002 (Subaru history: February 2002). End is Carsensor's model period end (November 2007), matching Japanese Wikipedia's production end; the successor went on sale 25 December 2007. Covers X, X20, XT and Cross Sports grades.

Japanese SG9 is the STi Version, announced and on sale 3 February 2004 (Subaru release, 2.5 L EJ25 turbo, 6MT). Carsensor lists the 2.5 STI Version in every sub-period from February 2004 to the generation end in November 2007. Japanese Wikipedia says Japanese turbo production ended around August 2007, so the last SG9 build may be earlier than November 2007. Subaru recall 1788 lists TA-SG9 builds from December 2005 to September 2006. End is now the production end: Japanese Wikipedia's chronology says Japanese-market turbo production ended around 3 August 2007 (when the Cross Sports 2.0T Sport was dropped), and SG9 is a turbo-only code; the remaining SG grades ended production in November 2007. Carsensor's listing of the STI Version to November 2007 is a catalog/sale period. Start is a sale date; production date not published.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 3923 lists SH5-002002/002003 built 26 November 2007; Japanese sale began 25 December 2007. End is Carsensor's model period end (October 2012), matching Japanese Wikipedia's production end. From 25 October 2010 the naturally aspirated cars moved to SHJ, so a late SH5 is normally the 2.0XT turbo.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 3897 lists CBA-SH9 from SH9-002001 built 1 October 2010 (to 28 May 2012 within the recall population); the S-EDITION went on sale 25 October 2010 and the tS from 24 December 2010. End uses the generation's Carsensor model period end (October 2012); a code-specific last build is not published. End removed: October 2012 is the generation's model period end; no source gives the SH9's own last build or confirms it in the final period.

Introduced with the 25 October 2010 update (Subaru release: new-generation boxer on the 2.0 L NA cars; Japanese Wikipedia: type code changed to SHJ with the FB20). End is the generation's Carsensor model period end (October 2012); Subaru recall 4361 lists SHJ builds to 13 June 2012 within its population. End removed: October 2012 is the generation's model period end; no source gives the SHJ's own last build. Start is a sale date; production date not published.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 4361 lists DBA-SJ5 from SJ5-002001 built 10 October 2012; Japanese sale began 13 November 2012. End is Carsensor's model period end (June 2018), matching Japanese Wikipedia's production end; the 5th generation followed in July 2018.

Start is the 13 November 2012 Japanese launch (sale date; Carsensor and Japanese Wikipedia); production start for SJG specifically is not published. End is the generation's model period end (June 2018).

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 479 lists E-GC8 from GC8-001301 built 8 September 1992; announced 22 October 1992 and on sale 2 November 1992. End: Carsensor's 1st-generation model period ends July 2000 and Japanese Wikipedia says production ended July 2000 (sales August 2000). GC8 also covers two-door coupes (type R, 22B) and the naturally aspirated HX-20S, so the code alone does not mean WRX.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 1220 lists TA-GDA from GDA-002031 built 13 July 2000; the WRX sedan launched 23 August 2000 (Japanese Wikipedia; Subaru history gives August 2000). End is Carsensor's 2nd-generation model period end (June 2007), matching Japanese Wikipedia's production/sales end.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 1220 lists GH-GDB from GDB-002015 built 12 September 2000; sale began 24 October 2000 (Subaru release). End: Carsensor's last Impreza STI sub-period runs June 2006 to June 2007. The GRB replaced it in October 2007.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 479 lists E-GF8 from GF8-001301 built 30 August 1993. The WRX wagon was added at the September 1993 update per Japanese Wikipedia; JDMBUYSELL cites an October 1993 catalogue. End is Carsensor's Sports Wagon model period end (July 2000).

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 1220 lists GH-GGB from GGB-002008 built 12 September 2000; on sale 24 October 2000 (Subaru release). End: Japanese Wikipedia says the Sports Wagon STi was dropped at the 1 November 2002 revision, and Subaru's 1 November 2002 release lists no STi wagon. The latest documented build is 25 September 2002 (recall 1220). End month not stated by a source.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 3897 lists CBA-GRB from GRB-002001 built 28 September 2007; on sale 24 October 2007. End: Carsensor's Impreza STI model period ends August 2014 and Japanese Wikipedia gives a sales end of 24 August 2014 (orders closed 23 July 2014). Subaru recall 4217 documents GRB builds to 26 December 2013; the actual last build month is not published. End is a sale date; production date not published.

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 3897 lists GRF-002001 built 13 February 2009; announced and on sale 24 February 2009 (Subaru release). End uses the WRX STI model period/sales end (August 2014; Carsensor, Japanese Wikipedia); recall 4217 documents GRF builds to 27 December 2013. End removed: August 2014 is the WRX STI model period/sales end, not a GRF-specific date.

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 3897 lists GVB-002001 built 11 June 2010; the four-door went on sale 1 July 2010 (Subaru release). End uses the WRX STI model period/sales end (August 2014); recall 4217 documents GVB builds to 27 December 2013. Not to be confused with the 2014-on WRX STI (VAB). End removed: August 2014 is the WRX STI model period/sales end, not a GVB-specific date.

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 3897 lists GVF-002001 built 10 June 2010; on sale 1 July 2010 (Subaru release). End uses the WRX STI model period/sales end (August 2014); recall 4217 documents GVF builds to 26 December 2013. End removed: August 2014 is the WRX STI model period/sales end, not a GVF-specific date.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 479 lists E-BC2 from BC2-001301 built 29 December 1988; announced 23 January 1989 and on sale 1 February 1989. End: Subaru recall 479 build periods for these codes run to 3-5 August 1993 and the 2nd generation began production 26 August 1993; Carsensor's 1st-generation model period ends September 1993 (sales).

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 479 lists E-BC3 from BC3-001301 (period from 29 December 1988); on sale 1 February 1989. End: Subaru recall 479 build periods for these codes run to 3-5 August 1993 and the 2nd generation began production 26 August 1993; Carsensor's 1st-generation model period ends September 1993 (sales).

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 479 lists E-BC4 from BC4-001301 (period from 29 December 1988 to 4 August 1993). JDMBUYSELL describes it as a front-drive VZ. End: Subaru recall 479 build periods for these codes run to 3-5 August 1993 and the 2nd generation began production 26 August 1993; Carsensor's 1st-generation model period ends September 1993 (sales).

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 479 lists E-BC5 from BC5-001301 (29 December 1988 to 4 August 1993); on sale 1 February 1989. BC5 covers the RS and GT turbos and the naturally aspirated VZ, so the code alone does not mean turbo. End: Subaru recall 479 build periods for these codes run to 3-5 August 1993 and the 2nd generation began production 26 August 1993; Carsensor's 1st-generation model period ends September 1993 (sales).

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 481 lists E-BD2 from BD2-002002 built 9 May 1994 (the 1.8 L returned in June 1994 per Japanese Wikipedia). Code-specific last build not published. End is Carsensor's Legacy Sedan 2nd-generation model period end (November 1998); JDMBUYSELL cites a Subaru catalogue to December 1998. The BE B4 replaced it (on sale 21 December 1998). End removed: November 1998 is the sedan generation's model period end and no source gives BD2's own end (the 1.8 L was a mid-generation return).

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 481 lists E-BD3 from BD3-002001 built 9 May 1994. Code-specific last build not published. End is Carsensor's Legacy Sedan 2nd-generation model period end (November 1998); JDMBUYSELL cites a Subaru catalogue to December 1998. The BE B4 replaced it (on sale 21 December 1998). End removed: November 1998 is the sedan generation's model period end and no source gives BD3's own end.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 479 lists E-BD4 from BD4-001301 built 26 August 1993; the generation went on sale 7 October 1993 (Subaru history: October 1993). Code-specific last build not published. End is Carsensor's Legacy Sedan 2nd-generation model period end (November 1998); JDMBUYSELL cites a Subaru catalogue to December 1998. The BE B4 replaced it (on sale 21 December 1998).

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 479 lists E-BD5 from BD5-001301 built 26 August 1993; on sale 7 October 1993. BD5 covers the RS twin-turbo and non-turbo 4WD sedans, so the code alone does not mean turbo. End is Carsensor's Legacy Sedan 2nd-generation model period end (November 1998); JDMBUYSELL cites a Subaru catalogue to December 1998. The BE B4 replaced it (on sale 21 December 1998).

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 481 lists E-BD9 from BD9-002002 built 9 May 1994. Japanese Wikipedia and JDMBUYSELL's catalogue date the 250T addition to October 1994. Code-specific last build not published. End is Carsensor's Legacy Sedan 2nd-generation model period end (November 1998); JDMBUYSELL cites a Subaru catalogue to December 1998. The BE B4 replaced it (on sale 21 December 1998). End removed: November 1998 is the sedan generation's model period end and no source gives BD9's own end (the 250T was added mid-generation).

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 4469 lists GF-BE5 from BE5-002004 built 30 November 1998; the B4 was announced and on sale 21 December 1998. End is Carsensor's B4 1st-generation model period end (May 2003); Japanese Wikipedia says production ended with the BP/BL launch on 23 May 2003.

RS30 announced and on sale 21 January 2002 (Subaru release; it does not print the type code). BEE as the RS30 code comes from JDMBUYSELL and Japanese Wikipedia's 3rd-generation code list. End is the B4 generation's model period end (May 2003). The 3.0 wagons (Lancaster 6, GT30) carry a different code (BHE). End removed: May 2003 is the B4 generation's model period end; no source gives the RS30 (BEE) end. Start is a sale date; production date not published.

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 479 lists E-BF5 from BF5-001301 (29 December 1988 to 5 August 1993), so BF5 existed before the GT wagon was catalogued (September/October 1989). End: Subaru recall 479 build periods for these codes run to 3-5 August 1993 and the 2nd generation began production 26 August 1993; Carsensor's 1st-generation model period ends September 1993 (sales).

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 479 lists E-BF7 from BF7-002001 built 20 April 1992; the Brighton 220 was added June 1992 (Japanese Wikipedia). End: Subaru recall 479 build periods for these codes run to 3-5 August 1993 and the 2nd generation began production 26 August 1993; Carsensor's 1st-generation model period ends September 1993 (sales).

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 479 lists E-BFA from BFA-001301 (29 December 1988 to 3 August 1993). End: Subaru recall 479 build periods for these codes run to 3-5 August 1993 and the 2nd generation began production 26 August 1993; Carsensor's 1st-generation model period ends September 1993 (sales).

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 479 lists E-BFB from BFB-001001 built 20 April 1992 (to 4 August 1993); launched with the Brighton 220 in June 1992. End: Subaru recall 479 build periods for these codes run to 3-5 August 1993 and the 2nd generation began production 26 August 1993; Carsensor's 1st-generation model period ends September 1993 (sales).

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 479 lists E-BG5 from BG5-001301 built 26 August 1993; on sale 7 October 1993. BG5 covers GT, GT-B and non-turbo 4WD wagons. End is Carsensor's Touring Wagon 2nd-generation model period end (May 1998); the BH wagon went on sale 17 June 1998.

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 481 lists E-BG9 from BG9-002004 built 9 May 1994; the 250T is dated October 1994 by Japanese Wikipedia and JDMBUYSELL's catalogue. The Legacy Grand Wagon/Lancaster derivatives are commonly also BG9; check the badge. End is Carsensor's Touring Wagon 2nd-generation model period end (May 1998); the BH wagon went on sale 17 June 1998. End removed: May 1998 is the Touring Wagon generation's model period end and no source gives BG9's own end (the 250T was added mid-generation).

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 481 lists E-BGC from BGC-002001 built 9 May 1994 (recall 481 lists it as EJ25 2,457 cc). Code-specific last build not published. End is Carsensor's Touring Wagon 2nd-generation model period end (May 1998); the BH wagon went on sale 17 June 1998. End removed: May 1998 is the Touring Wagon generation's model period end and no source gives BGC's own end.

Start is the sale date: the wagon was announced and on sale 17 June 1998 (Subaru history: June 1998; Japanese Wikipedia). Production start is not published; recall 4469's BH5 range starts mid-run (May 1999). End is Carsensor's Touring Wagon 3rd-generation model period end (April 2003).

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 1342 lists TA-BL5 from BL5-002001 built 12 May 2003; the B4 went on sale 23 June 2003 (Subaru release). End is Carsensor's 4th-generation model period end (April 2009); recall 3897 lists BL5/BP5 builds to 13-15 April 2009. The 5th generation (BM/BR) launched May 2009.

Start is the sale date: Subaru added 2.5 L B4 and Touring Wagon models on 14 November 2007 (on sale 16 November). The release does not print the type code; BL9 comes from JDMBUYSELL, Japanese Wikipedia and recall 3897 (DBA-BL9 builds from April 2008 to February 2009 in its population). The 2.5 wagon is BP9. End is Carsensor's 4th-generation model period end (April 2009); recall 3897 lists BL5/BP5 builds to 13-15 April 2009. The 5th generation (BM/BR) launched May 2009. End removed: April 2009 is the 4th generation's model period end; recall 3897 dates late BL5/BP5 builds, not BL9, and no source gives BL9's own end. Start is a sale date; production date not published.

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 1342 lists UA-BLE from BLE-002001 built 22 August 2003; the 3.0R was added 9 September 2003 (Japanese Wikipedia). The 3.0 wagon is BPE. End is Carsensor's 4th-generation model period end (April 2009); recall 3897 lists BL5/BP5 builds to 13-15 April 2009. The 5th generation (BM/BR) launched May 2009.

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 1342 lists BP5 from BP5-002005 built 24 April 2003; the wagon was announced and on sale 23 May 2003 (Subaru release). End is Carsensor's 4th-generation model period end (April 2009); recall 3897 lists BL5/BP5 builds to 13-15 April 2009. The 5th generation (BM/BR) launched May 2009.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 487 lists V-KS3 from KS3-002003 built 19 February 1990; Subaru history dates the 5th generation to March 1990 (sale). Subaru's recall lists KS3/KS4 as cab-over cargo vehicles separate from the KV vans. End: Carsensor's 5th-generation model period ends January 1999 for both truck and van, and Japanese Wikipedia says production ended January 1999 (sales February 1999); the TT/TV range began production 20 January 1999.

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 487 lists V-KS4 from KS4-002001 built 19 February 1990; on sale March 1990 (Subaru history). End: Carsensor's 5th-generation model period ends January 1999 for both truck and van, and Japanese Wikipedia says production ended January 1999 (sales February 1999); the TT/TV range began production 20 January 1999.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 4100 lists GD-TT1 from TT1-002001 built 20 January 1999; announced 28 January 1999 and on sale 10 February 1999 (Subaru release). End: Subaru's release says Sambar production ended 29 February 2012, but Subaru's 7 September 2017 service campaign lists EBD-TT1 builds to 6-7 March 2012 and Carsensor's model period ends March 2012; March is used here. The 2012-on Sambar is a Daihatsu Hijet-based OEM vehicle with different type codes.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 4100 lists GD-TT2 from TT2-002001 built 20 January 1999; announced 28 January 1999 and on sale 10 February 1999 (Subaru release). End: Subaru's release says Sambar production ended 29 February 2012, but Subaru's 7 September 2017 service campaign lists EBD-TT2 builds to 6-7 March 2012 and Carsensor's model period ends March 2012; March is used here. The 2012-on Sambar is a Daihatsu Hijet-based OEM vehicle with different type codes. 4WD assignment of the '2' codes follows JDMBUYSELL's citation of Subaru's catalogue; Japanese Wikipedia's code table is ambiguous on this point.

Start is the earliest documented build: recall 487 lists V-KV3 from KV3-002007 built 19 February 1990; on sale March 1990 (Subaru history). End: Carsensor's 5th-generation model period ends January 1999 for both truck and van, and Japanese Wikipedia says production ended January 1999 (sales February 1999); the TT/TV range began production 20 January 1999.

Recall 487's earliest KV4 build is KV4-002090 on 22 March 1990 (not the first serial, so earlier builds may exist); the 5th generation went on sale March 1990 (Subaru history). End: Carsensor's 5th-generation model period ends January 1999 for both truck and van, and Japanese Wikipedia says production ended January 1999 (sales February 1999); the TT/TV range began production 20 January 1999.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 4100 lists GD-TV1 from TV1-002001 built 20 January 1999; announced 28 January 1999 and on sale 10 February 1999 (Subaru release). End: Subaru's release says Sambar production ended 29 February 2012, but Subaru's 7 September 2017 service campaign lists EBD-TV1 builds to 6-7 March 2012 and Carsensor's model period ends March 2012; March is used here. The 2012-on Sambar is a Daihatsu Hijet-based OEM vehicle with different type codes. The Dias Wagon passenger model is TW1/TW2, a separate code.

Start is the earliest documented build: Subaru recall 4100 lists GD-TV2 from TV2-002001 built 20 January 1999; announced 28 January 1999 and on sale 10 February 1999 (Subaru release). End: Subaru's release says Sambar production ended 29 February 2012, but Subaru's 7 September 2017 service campaign lists EBD-TV2 builds to 6-7 March 2012 and Carsensor's model period ends March 2012; March is used here. The 2012-on Sambar is a Daihatsu Hijet-based OEM vehicle with different type codes. 4WD assignment of the '2' codes follows JDMBUYSELL's citation of Subaru's catalogue; Japanese Wikipedia's code table is ambiguous on this point.