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CarMax, Inc.

2.9K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

2.9K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows CarMax, Inc.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 2,892 consumers have filed complaints since 2013. The company has a 99.8% timely response rate and has provided relief in 2.2% of cases.

2.9K
Total Complaints
99.8%
Timely Response
0.4%
Disputed
2.2%
Relief Provided
48
States Active
2013
Since

Total complaints

2.9K

Filed since 2013

Timely response

99.8%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

2.2%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.8%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 2.2%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

CarMax, Inc. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 2.9K

CarMax, Inc. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 2.9K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Credit reporting: 999 complaints (34.7%), resolution 1.1% Credit reporting 34.7% Vehicle loan: 790 complaints (27.4%), resolution 2.7% Vehicle loan 27.4% Credit reporting,: 553 complaints (19.2%), resolution 1.3% Credit reporting, 19.2% Debt collection: 433 complaints (15.0%), resolution 2.8% Debt collection 15.0% Consumer Loan: 92 complaints (3.2%), resolution 12.0% Credit card: 8 complaints (0.3%), resolution 0.0% Credit card: 7 complaints (0.2%), resolution 14.3%
  • Credit reporting 999 34.7% 1% relief
  • Vehicle loan 790 27.4% 3% relief
  • Credit reporting, 553 19.2% 1% relief
  • Debt collection 433 15.0% 3% relief
  • Consumer Loan 92 3.2% 12% relief
  • Credit card 8 0.3% 0% relief
  • Credit card 7 0.2% 14% relief

How CarMax, Inc.'s 2.9K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 999
Vehicle loan or lease 790
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 553
Debt collection 433
Consumer Loan 92
Credit card 8
Credit card or prepaid card 7
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 6
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 1
Other financial service 1
Bank account or service 1
Credit reporting 1

Top States

State Complaints
GA 468
TX 368
FL 305
CA 294
IL 157
NC 149
MD 115
VA 86
TN 81
SC 76
LA 73
AL 68
PA 66
MS 53
NV 48
OH 43
NY 41
CT 35
AZ 34
IN 31

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Incorrect information on your report 801
Improper use of your report 574
Managing the loan or lease 236
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 198
Attempts to collect debt not owed 185
Getting a loan or lease 162
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 112
Repossession 107
Struggling to pay your loan 88
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 81
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 76
Written notification about debt 65
False statements or representation 48
Communication tactics 44
Problems when you are unable to pay 23
Shopping for a loan or lease 15
Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 15
Taking out the loan or lease 9
Disclosure verification of debt 6
Problem when making payments 5

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2013 4 100%
2014 28 100%
2015 28 100%
2016 29 100%
2017 51 96.1%
2018 66 98.5%
2019 67 98.5%
2020 113 100%
2021 240 99.6%
2022 299 100%
2023 387 99.7%
2024 516 100%
2025 807 100%
2026 257 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About CarMax, Inc.

CarMax, Inc. has accumulated 2,892 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 48 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 826 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to 2013, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-28, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, CarMax, Inc. reports a 99.8% timely-response rate and has closed 97.8% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 2.2% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 0.4% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports", and the single most common underlying issue is "Incorrect information on your report".

Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating CarMax, Inc.: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.

Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does CarMax, Inc. have?

CarMax, Inc. has received 2,892 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does CarMax, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

CarMax, Inc. has a 99.8% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about CarMax, Inc.?

The most common issue reported against CarMax, Inc. is "Incorrect information on your report" in the "Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports" product category.

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