Credit reporting Complaints in California
California consumers have filed 18,118 complaints about credit reporting with the CFPB. See which companies are involved and what issues consumers report most often.
Data last updated: Apr 16, 2026Key Takeaways
- 18,118 credit reporting complaints from California.
- Experian Information Solutions Inc. has the most complaints (6,575).
- Most common issue: Incorrect information on credit report.
18,118 Total credit reporting complaints
30 Companies involved
5 Distinct issues
Top Companies for Credit reporting in California
| Company | Complaints | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Experian Information Solutions Inc. | 6,575 | 36.3% |
| Equifax, Inc. | 5,797 | 32.0% |
| TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. | 4,850 | 26.8% |
| Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS) | 149 | 0.8% |
| Citibank, N.A. | 48 | 0.3% |
| Capital One Financial Corporation | 47 | 0.3% |
| Credit Karma, LLC | 45 | 0.2% |
| Corelogic Inc. | 40 | 0.2% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 26 | 0.1% |
| Innovis | 25 | 0.1% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | 25 | 0.1% |
| Clarity Services | 21 | 0.1% |
| Lexisnexis | 21 | 0.1% |
| Bank of America, National Association | 18 | 0.1% |
| Encore Capital Group Inc. | 17 | 0.1% |
| Early Warning Services, LLC | 16 | 0.1% |
| Synchrony Financial | 16 | 0.1% |
| Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC | 13 | 0.1% |
| First Advantage Corporation | 12 | 0.1% |
| Resurgent Capital Services L.P. | 12 | 0.1% |
Common Issues
How Companies Respond
Breakdown of how companies respond to credit reporting complaints from California.
| Response | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Closed with explanation | 12,752 | 70.4% |
| Closed with non-monetary relief | 5,188 | 28.6% |
| Closed with monetary relief | 129 | 0.7% |
| Closed | 47 | 0.3% |
| Untimely response | 2 | 0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many Credit reporting complaints have been filed in California?
18,118 complaints about credit reporting have been filed from California.
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Which company gets the most credit reporting complaints in California?
Experian Information Solutions Inc. leads with 6,575 credit reporting complaints in California.
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What is the most common issue with credit reporting in California?
The most frequently reported issue is Incorrect information on credit report with 12,993 complaints.
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Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed April 2026.