Key Takeaways

  • 3,481 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports (1,179).
  • Timely response rate: 99.7%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 28.3% of resolved complaints.
3,481 Total complaints
99.7% Timely response rate
28.3% Consumer disputed rate
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports Most common product

Complaints by Product

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

Product Complaints % of Total
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1,179 33.9%
Vehicle loan or lease 724 20.8%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 708 20.3%
Debt collection 613 17.6%
Consumer Loan 230 6.6%
Credit reporting 7 0.2%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 6 0.2%
Credit card or prepaid card 3 0.1%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 3 0.1%
Bank account or service 2 0.1%
Credit card 2 0.1%
Debt or credit management 2 0.1%
Mortgage 2 0.1%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc..

Improper use of your report 1,131
Incorrect information on your report 598
Managing the loan or lease 357
Attempts to collect debt not owed 213
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 124
Repossession 118
Struggling to pay your loan 115
Getting a loan or lease 108
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 106
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 98

Company Response Breakdown

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 3,451 99.1%
Closed with monetary relief 19 0.5%
Closed with non-monetary relief 11 0.3%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc..

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.

  1. Contact Consumer Portfolio Services, 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 Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. have?

    Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. has 3,481 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.?

    The most common issue reported is Improper use of your report with 1,131 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Consumer Portfolio Services, 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 Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

    Consumer Portfolio Services, 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.