Key Takeaways

  • 55,512 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports (45,571).
  • Timely response rate: 98.9%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 22.8% of resolved complaints.
55,512 Total complaints
98.9% Timely response rate
22.8% Consumer disputed rate
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against Lexisnexis break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 45,571 82.1%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 9,285 16.7%
Credit reporting 305 0.5%
Debt collection 225 0.4%
Debt or credit management 33 0.1%
Credit card 30 0.1%
Checking or savings account 24 0.0%
Bank account or service 8 0.0%
Vehicle loan or lease 7 0.0%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 6 0.0%
Consumer Loan 5 0.0%
Mortgage 5 0.0%
Credit card or prepaid card 3 0.0%
Student loan 2 0.0%
Money transfers 1 0.0%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 1 0.0%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 1 0.0%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Lexisnexis.

Incorrect information on your report 32,882
Improper use of your report 9,173
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 5,947
Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes 2,826
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 2,101
Unable to get your credit report or credit score 1,025
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue 786
Incorrect information on credit report 184
Attempts to collect debt not owed 117
Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 68

Company Response Breakdown

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 39,812 71.7%
Closed with non-monetary relief 13,489 24.3%
In progress 2,205 4%
Closed 4 0%
Closed with monetary relief 2 0%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Lexisnexis.

State Complaints
Florida 8,171
Texas 5,562
Georgia 5,239
California 4,703
Illinois 4,005
New York 2,422
Michigan 2,115
Alabama 1,904
Ohio 1,632
North Carolina 1,498
Maryland 1,463
Pennsylvania 1,381
New Jersey 1,287
Virginia 1,255
Mississippi 1,248
Tennessee 1,213
Wisconsin 911
Louisiana 880
Arizona 865
Missouri 858

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Lexisnexis

  1. Contact Lexisnexis 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 Lexisnexis have?

    Lexisnexis has 55,512 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Lexisnexis?

    The most common issue reported is Incorrect information on your report with 32,882 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Lexisnexis?

    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 Lexisnexis respond to complaints on time?

    Lexisnexis has a 98.9% 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 June 2026.