Key Takeaways

  • 31,577 total complaints from Iowa.
  • 9.8 complaints per 1,000 residents.
  • Top complaint category: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports.
  • Most-complained-about company: Equifax, Inc..
31,577 Total complaints
9.8 Per 1,000 residents
3,207,004 State population
20 Product categories

Complaints by Product in Iowa

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

Product Complaints % of Total
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 14,971 47.4%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 4,850 15.4%
Debt collection 3,573 11.3%
Mortgage 1,434 4.5%
Checking or savings account 1,309 4.1%
Credit card 1,165 3.7%
Credit card or prepaid card 845 2.7%
Student loan 810 2.6%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 754 2.4%
Credit reporting 687 2.2%
Vehicle loan or lease 292 0.9%
Bank account or service 277 0.9%
Consumer Loan 135 0.4%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 134 0.4%
Prepaid card 133 0.4%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 111 0.4%
Payday loan 40 0.1%
Debt or credit management 29 0.1%
Money transfers 23 0.1%
Other financial service 4 0.0%

Most-Complained-About Companies in Iowa

These companies receive the most complaints from consumers in Iowa.

Common Issues in Iowa

Incorrect information on your report 10,586
Improper use of your report 5,087
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 2,639
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1,250
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,107
Managing an account 804
Written notification about debt 622
Incorrect information on credit report 544
Communication tactics 462
Dealing with your lender or servicer 438

File a Complaint in Iowa

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

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many consumer complaints have been filed in Iowa?

    31,577 consumer complaints from Iowa have been filed with the CFPB. This represents a per-capita rate of 9.8 complaints per 1,000 residents.

  • What is the most common complaint in Iowa?

    The most common product category for complaints in Iowa is Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports with 14,971 complaints.

  • Which company gets the most complaints in Iowa?

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 6,590 complaints from Iowa consumers. View their full complaint profile.

  • How do I file a consumer complaint in Iowa?

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

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