V
VIN Check Engine
VIN REPORT

JF1SHJKS5C60839292012

0of 100
Low Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls
Clear
No open recalls
Safety Grade
B-
80/100 composite
Complaints
None
Clean record
Vehicle Age
14 yrs
2012
BUYPurchase Verdict

2012 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

Verdict & Risk Assessment
📄

Executive Summary

2012

2012 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Year
2012
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer
SUBARU CORPORATION
Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

Overall Safety Grade
B-
Score: 80/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety30/30
Complaint History30/30
Recall Risk Score
0/100Clear

✓ No high-risk recall components found

Modern Safety Index
0/100
Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Recalls

NHTSA Safety Recalls

CLEAR
0found
✓
No Recall Campaigns Found
NHTSA has no active or historical recalls for this 2012 .
Complaints
Details & Analysis
Financial

Repair Cost Intelligence

Estimated repair costs for known defects — quantify your risk in dollars

TransmissionCritical
$2,200–$5,500
10–18 hrs labor

PowerShift dual-clutch transmission

Ford's $299M class action settlement claims period closed in 2021. Replacement costs are now out-of-pocket. Avoid unless priced significantly below market.

TransmissionHigh
$400–$1,800
3–8 hrs labor

DPS6 transmission shudder

Clutch replacement is a band-aid; often recurs

EngineHigh
$400–$2,500
3–15 hrs labor

N63 engine oil consumption

BMW Customer Care Program covers some repairs on affected VINs; verify eligibility

EngineHigh
$2,500–$6,000
15–30 hrs labor

N63 valve stem seals

Fuel SystemCritical
$800–$2,000
3–6 hrs labor

HPFP high pressure fuel pump

ElectricalHigh
$600–$1,800
2–5 hrs labor

TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module)

TIPM failures cause random stalling, fuel pump failure, airbag deployment. Aftermarket rebuilt units are available ($400–$700)

ElectricalHigh
$600–$1,800
2–5 hrs labor

power module

EmissionsHigh
$0–$2,500
2–8 hrs labor

TDI diesel Dieselgate

VW/EPA consent decree buyback and fix program concluded in 2019. Affected 2.0L vehicles were either bought back or received the approved emissions modification. Verify fix was applied before purchase.

TransmissionHigh
$800–$3,000
6–12 hrs labor

DSG dual-clutch transmission

Worst-case total exposure$8,300–$26,900

Estimates based on RepairPal averages, ASE mechanic surveys, and NHTSA investigation data. Actual costs vary by region and shop.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$33,114
~$552/mo over 5 yrs
$0.2/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$9,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $33,114 (~$552/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2012 — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

History & Auctions

Auction History

Public sale records from Copart, IAAI, and auction aggregators

Searching Public Auction Records

Checking Copart, IAAI, BidFax, and other sources for JF1SHJKS5C6083929. Results appear automatically when found.

Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$1,450–$1,850/yr
~$121–$154/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
▼ 14-year-old vehicle: −18% (depreciated ACV lowers full-coverage cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History

Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations

has been fined $935M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2015: Criminal settlement over ignition switch defect concealment.

2014$35MDelayed ignition switch recall — 124 deaths linked to defect known since 2001
2015$900MCriminal settlement over ignition switch defect concealment

State-Specific Legal Protections

What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state

Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.

Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VINJF1SHJKS5C6083929
Model Year2012
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR

Manufacturer

ManufacturerSUBARU CORPORATION

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)JF1
Check Digit (Char 9)5
Model Year Code (Char 10)C
Plant Code (Char 11)6
Sequence (Chars 12–17)083929

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count0
NHTSA Complaint Count0

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

J
1
F
2
1
3
S
4
H
5
J
6
K
7
S
8
5
9
C
10
6
11
0
12
8
13
3
14
9
15
2
16
9
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
J
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
F
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
1
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
SHJKS
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
5
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
C
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
6
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
083929
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
Japan
From VIN position 1 (J)
Model Year Character
"C" → 2012
Could also be 1982
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✗ Invalid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
← New Lookup

Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 8/3/2026, 4:06:49 AM.