Key Takeaways

  • 8,615 total complaints from Montana.
  • 7.6 complaints per 1,000 residents.
  • Top complaint category: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports.
  • Most-complained-about company: Equifax, Inc..
8,615 Total complaints
7.6 Per 1,000 residents
1,132,812 State population
19 Product categories

Complaints by Product in Montana

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

Product Complaints % of Total
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 2,794 32.4%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 1,408 16.3%
Debt collection 1,211 14.1%
Mortgage 702 8.1%
Checking or savings account 476 5.5%
Credit card 471 5.5%
Credit card or prepaid card 341 4.0%
Student loan 310 3.6%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 252 2.9%
Credit reporting 205 2.4%
Vehicle loan or lease 165 1.9%
Bank account or service 83 1.0%
Consumer Loan 49 0.6%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 43 0.5%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 38 0.4%
Prepaid card 27 0.3%
Debt or credit management 21 0.2%
Payday loan 11 0.1%
Money transfers 8 0.1%

Most-Complained-About Companies in Montana

These companies receive the most complaints from consumers in Montana.

Common Issues in Montana

Incorrect information on your report 2,330
Improper use of your report 931
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 518
Attempts to collect debt not owed 372
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 315
Managing an account 272
Trouble during payment process 224
Communication tactics 179
Dealing with your lender or servicer 174
Written notification about debt 166

File a Complaint in Montana

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

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many consumer complaints have been filed in Montana?

    8,615 consumer complaints from Montana have been filed with the CFPB. This represents a per-capita rate of 7.6 complaints per 1,000 residents.

  • What is the most common complaint in Montana?

    The most common product category for complaints in Montana is Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports with 2,794 complaints.

  • Which company gets the most complaints in Montana?

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 1,375 complaints from Montana consumers. View their full complaint profile.

  • How do I file a consumer complaint in Montana?

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

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