Key Takeaways

  • 52,367 total complaints from District of Columbia.
  • 77.1 complaints per 1,000 residents.
  • Top complaint category: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports.
  • Most-complained-about company: Equifax, Inc..
52,367 Total complaints
77.1 Per 1,000 residents
678,972 State population
20 Product categories

Complaints by Product in District of Columbia

Financial product categories with the most complaints from District of Columbia consumers. Click a product to see the detailed breakdown for this state.

Product Complaints % of Total
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 29,800 56.9%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 7,798 14.9%
Debt collection 3,286 6.3%
Mortgage 2,324 4.4%
Checking or savings account 2,133 4.1%
Credit card 1,647 3.1%
Credit card or prepaid card 1,129 2.2%
Student loan 1,086 2.1%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 743 1.4%
Credit reporting 696 1.3%
Bank account or service 689 1.3%
Vehicle loan or lease 422 0.8%
Consumer Loan 157 0.3%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 124 0.2%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 117 0.2%
Prepaid card 103 0.2%
Money transfers 41 0.1%
Payday loan 36 0.1%
Debt or credit management 24 0.0%
Other financial service 12 0.0%

Most-Complained-About Companies in District of Columbia

These companies receive the most complaints from consumers in District of Columbia.

Common Issues in District of Columbia

Incorrect information on your report 19,731
Improper use of your report 9,833
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 5,465
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 2,287
Managing an account 1,252
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,142
Written notification about debt 665
Trouble during payment process 600
Dealing with your lender or servicer 599
Incorrect information on credit report 510

File a Complaint in District of Columbia

If you're having an issue with a financial company in District of Columbia, you have several options:

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many consumer complaints have been filed in District of Columbia?

    52,367 consumer complaints from District of Columbia have been filed with the CFPB. This represents a per-capita rate of 77.1 complaints per 1,000 residents.

  • What is the most common complaint in District of Columbia?

    The most common product category for complaints in District of Columbia is Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports with 29,800 complaints.

  • Which company gets the most complaints in District of Columbia?

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 12,434 complaints from District of Columbia consumers. View their full complaint profile.

  • How do I file a consumer complaint in District of Columbia?

    You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint, or contact the District of Columbia Attorney General's consumer protection division.

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