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FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION

11.8K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

11.8K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION's complaint history from CFPB public records. 11,847 consumers have filed complaints since 2011. The company has a 99.8% timely response rate and has provided relief in 18.6% of cases.

11.8K
Total Complaints
99.8%
Timely Response
5.5%
Disputed
18.6%
Relief Provided
55
States Active
2011
Since

Total complaints

11.8K

Filed since 2011

Timely response

99.8%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

18.6%

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 18.6%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 11.8K

FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 11.8K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 3,270 complaints (33.1%), resolution 12.8% Checking or 33.1% Mortgage: 2,643 complaints (26.8%), resolution 22.3% Mortgage 26.8% Bank account: 1,464 complaints (14.8%), resolution 31.9% Bank account 14.8% Credit card: 649 complaints (6.6%), resolution 16.0% Credit card 6.6% Credit reporting,: 628 complaints (6.4%), resolution 10.4% Credit reporting, 6.4% Credit card: 622 complaints (6.3%), resolution 34.2% Credit card 6.3% Credit reporting: 599 complaints (6.1%), resolution 5.8% Credit reporting 6.1%
  • Checking or 3K 33.1% 13% relief
  • Mortgage 3K 26.8% 22% relief
  • Bank account 1K 14.8% 32% relief
  • Credit card 649 6.6% 16% relief
  • Credit reporting, 628 6.4% 10% relief
  • Credit card 622 6.3% 34% relief
  • Credit reporting 599 6.1% 6% relief

How FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION's 11.8K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Checking or savings account 3.3K
Mortgage 2.6K
Bank account or service 1.5K
Credit card or prepaid card 649
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 628
Credit card 622
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 599
Debt collection 520
Vehicle loan or lease 491
Consumer Loan 351
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 291
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 127
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 83
Prepaid card 54
Credit reporting 21
Money transfers 21
Payday loan 5
Other financial service 4
Debt or credit management 3
Student loan 1

Top States

State Complaints
OH 2.0K
IL 1.6K
FL 1.6K
MI 1.1K
IN 691
NC 619
GA 551
KY 452
TX 360
TN 316
CA 313
NY 294
PA 182
VA 162
NJ 161
SC 117
MO 98
MD 86
AZ 84
CO 81

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 2.0K
Trouble during payment process 926
Incorrect information on your report 714
Account opening, closing, or management 675
Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 462
Managing the loan or lease 426
Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 403
Improper use of your report 400
Deposits and withdrawals 369
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 333
Closing an account 309
Problem caused by your funds being low 298
Opening an account 259
Problems caused by my funds being low 246
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 242
Struggling to pay mortgage 238
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 167
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 152
Problem when making payments 147
Application, originator, mortgage broker 144

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2011 23 100%
2012 604 99%
2013 660 99.5%
2014 644 99.8%
2015 672 99.9%
2016 712 99.7%
2017 685 100%
2018 681 99.9%
2019 773 100%
2020 796 99.5%
2021 895 99.8%
2022 897 99.9%
2023 981 99.7%
2024 1.1K 100%
2025 1.3K 100%
2026 494 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION

FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION has accumulated 11,847 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 55 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 2,803 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 2011, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-04-08, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION reports a 99.8% timely-response rate and has closed 81.1% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 18.6% 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 5.5% 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 "Checking or savings account", and the single most common underlying issue is "Managing an account".

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 FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION: 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 FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION have?

FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION has received 11,847 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION respond to complaints on time?

FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION has a 99.8% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION?

The most common issue reported against FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION is "Managing an account" in the "Checking or savings account" product category.

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