{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11728666,"manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/18/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"04/01/2026","vin":"JF2SJABC2FH","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"Vehicle: 2015 Subaru Forester Mileage at Failure: 85,000 miles Component: Powertrain \u2013 CVT Transmission My 2015 Subaru Forester is experiencing a premature safety\u2011related CVT transmission failure at approximately 85,000 miles. The vehicle developed a pronounced whining noise that increases with vehicle speed, consistent with internal CVT bearing or pulley failure. This is a known defect pattern in Subaru Forester CVTs and is not related to maintenance or wear.  The noise is continually progressing and the risk of sudden catastrophic failure makes the vehicle unsafe to operate. An authorized Subaru dealer and the District Parts & Service Manager (DPSM) both confirmed that the CVT has failed and requires full replacement. This failure occurred well within Subaru\u2019s extended CVT warranty mileage limit of 100,000 miles, and matches the defect pattern Subaru acknowledged when it extended CVT coverage nationwide for this model.  However, Subaru is refusing to replace the CVT due to the 10 calendar year extension expiration. Subaru\u2019s maintenance schedule for this vehicle does not require any CVT fluid replacement interval, so there is no missed maintenance that contributed to the failure. A failing CVT creates a safety hazard due to to the risk of sudden loss of power, hesitation, or inability to accelerate.  I am filing this complaint so NHTSA is aware of this premature CVT failure and the associated safety concerns of SOA's refusal to replace the CVT under their extended warranty.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"SUBARU","productModel":"FORESTER","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc."}]}]}