Key Takeaways

  • 13,067 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Vehicle loan or lease (4,855).
  • Timely response rate: 99.7%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 18.3% of resolved complaints.
13,067 Total complaints
99.7% Timely response rate
18.3% Consumer disputed rate
Vehicle loan or lease Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against Credit Acceptance Corporation break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Vehicle loan or lease 4,855 37.2%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3,272 25.0%
Debt collection 2,281 17.5%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 2,048 15.7%
Consumer Loan 425 3.3%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 59 0.5%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 32 0.2%
Credit card 26 0.2%
Debt or credit management 26 0.2%
Credit card or prepaid card 16 0.1%
Credit reporting 9 0.1%
Checking or savings account 7 0.1%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 7 0.1%
Bank account or service 3 0.0%
Mortgage 1 0.0%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Credit Acceptance Corporation.

Incorrect information on your report 3,199
Improper use of your report 1,584
Managing the loan or lease 1,545
Repossession 926
Attempts to collect debt not owed 831
Struggling to pay your loan 778
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 704
Getting a loan or lease 661
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 523
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 478

Company Response Breakdown

When consumers file complaints, Credit Acceptance Corporation responds in one of several ways. The breakdown below shows how Credit Acceptance Corporation has resolved complaints.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 12,207 93.4%
Closed with monetary relief 668 5.1%
Closed with non-monetary relief 182 1.4%
In progress 10 0.1%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Credit Acceptance Corporation.

State Complaints
Michigan 1,340
New York 939
Texas 851
Pennsylvania 714
New Jersey 712
Georgia 709
Ohio 646
Florida 642
Illinois 523
Alabama 517
Tennessee 456
Louisiana 445
Maryland 410
Mississippi 403
North Carolina 396
California 354
Virginia 324
Indiana 317
South Carolina 243
Arkansas 203

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Credit Acceptance Corporation

  1. Contact Credit Acceptance Corporation 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 Credit Acceptance Corporation have?

    Credit Acceptance Corporation has 13,067 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Credit Acceptance Corporation?

    The most common issue reported is Incorrect information on your report with 3,199 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Credit Acceptance Corporation?

    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 Credit Acceptance Corporation respond to complaints on time?

    Credit Acceptance Corporation 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.