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CFPB Consumer Complaint Volume

Tracking worsening relative to recent baseline.

What is the current CFPB Consumer Complaint Volume?

CFPB CONSUMER COMPLAINT VOLUME
502,100 ↓ Improving
CFPB Consumer Complaint Volume rising to 554,392
One year ago
335,240 ↑ Worsening
up 166860.00 since Feb 2025

521,695 consumer financial complaints were filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the latest annual period. Complaint volume tracks how often consumers formally report problems with financial products — from mortgage servicing errors to debt collection harassment. Rising complaints signal systemic friction between consumers and financial institutions. Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Volume rising to 554,392

Tracking worsening relative to recent baseline.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau · Latest: 2026-02

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How has CFPB Consumer Complaint Volume changed over time?

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Period Value YoY Change
Feb 2026 502,100 +166860.00
Jan 2026 541,980 +66193.00
Dec 2025 512,072 +208094.00
Nov 2025 496,401 +209319.00
Oct 2025 519,794 +223912.00
Sep 2025 503,854 +239029.00
Aug 2025 495,582 +231759.00
Jul 2025 473,203 +240548.00
Jun 2025 412,171 +207999.00
May 2025 415,186 +203222.00
Apr 2025 406,115 +214999.00
Mar 2025 396,977 +219156.00

Frequently Asked Questions

How many consumer complaints does the CFPB receive?

The CFPB received 521,695 consumer financial complaints in the latest annual period. This covers mortgages, credit cards, debt collection, credit reporting, and other financial products.

Why does complaint volume matter?

Rising CFPB complaints signal increasing friction between consumers and financial institutions — often a leading indicator of servicing failures, fee disputes, and collection problems that compound financial distress.

Where does this data come from?

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database is a publicly available dataset of complaints filed against financial companies. Updated daily.

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