Key Takeaways

  • 3,528 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports (1,177).
  • Timely response rate: 99.7%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 12.6% of resolved complaints.
3,528 Total complaints
99.7% Timely response rate
12.6% Consumer disputed rate
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against CarMax, Inc. break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1,177 33.4%
Vehicle loan or lease 1,042 29.5%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 666 18.9%
Debt collection 511 14.5%
Consumer Loan 100 2.8%
Credit card 10 0.3%
Credit card or prepaid card 9 0.3%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 7 0.2%
Credit reporting 2 0.1%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 2 0.1%
Bank account or service 1 0.0%
Other financial service 1 0.0%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about CarMax, Inc..

Incorrect information on your report 938
Improper use of your report 690
Managing the loan or lease 320
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 248
Attempts to collect debt not owed 217
Getting a loan or lease 201
Repossession 151
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 136
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 114
Struggling to pay your loan 103

Company Response Breakdown

When consumers file complaints, CarMax, Inc. responds in one of several ways. The breakdown below shows how CarMax, Inc. has resolved complaints.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 3,447 97.7%
Closed with non-monetary relief 68 1.9%
Closed with monetary relief 13 0.4%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against CarMax, Inc..

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against CarMax, Inc.

  1. Contact CarMax, Inc. directly. Many issues can be resolved by calling their customer service line or submitting a written complaint.
  2. File a complaint with the CFPB. Visit consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company must respond within 15 days.
  3. File with your state attorney general. Your state AG's consumer protection division investigates patterns of complaint.
  4. Consult a consumer protection attorney. If you've suffered financial harm, an attorney can advise you on your legal options including potential lawsuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many complaints does CarMax, Inc. have?

    CarMax, Inc. has 3,528 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about CarMax, Inc.?

    The most common issue reported is Incorrect information on your report with 938 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against CarMax, Inc.?

    You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company is required to respond within 15 days. You can also contact your state attorney general or consult a consumer protection attorney.

  • Does CarMax, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

    CarMax, Inc. has a 99.7% timely response rate, meaning that percentage of complaints received a response within the CFPB's required timeframe.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed April 2026.