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MECHANICS BANK

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

444 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows MECHANICS BANK's complaint history from CFPB public records. 444 consumers have filed complaints since 2019. The company has a 100% timely response rate and has provided relief in 2.7% of cases.

444
Total Complaints
100%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
2.7%
Relief Provided
33
States Active
2019
Since

Total complaints

444

Filed since 2019

Timely response

100%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

2.7%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 100.0%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 2.7%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

MECHANICS BANK complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 444

MECHANICS BANK complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 444 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Vehicle loan: 114 complaints (26.2%), resolution 0.9% Vehicle loan 26.2% Credit reporting,: 91 complaints (20.9%), resolution 3.3% Credit reporting, 20.9% Credit reporting: 88 complaints (20.2%), resolution 3.4% Credit reporting 20.2% Checking or: 77 complaints (17.7%), resolution 3.9% Checking or 17.7% Debt collection: 54 complaints (12.4%), resolution 3.7% Debt collection 12.4% Mortgage: 6 complaints (1.4%), resolution 0.0% Payday loan,: 5 complaints (1.1%), resolution 0.0%
  • Vehicle loan 114 26.2% 1% relief
  • Credit reporting, 91 20.9% 3% relief
  • Credit reporting 88 20.2% 3% relief
  • Checking or 77 17.7% 4% relief
  • Debt collection 54 12.4% 4% relief
  • Mortgage 6 1.4% 0% relief
  • Payday loan, 5 1.1% 0% relief

How MECHANICS BANK's 444 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Vehicle loan or lease 114
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 91
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 88
Checking or savings account 77
Debt collection 54
Mortgage 6
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 5
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 4
Credit card or prepaid card 4
Credit card 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 219
TX 54
IL 27
AZ 19
NV 13
GA 12
MO 11
CO 10
OH 10
FL 10
WA 7
LA 4
OR 4
NC 4
TN 3
AL 3
MI 3
KS 3
OK 3
WI 3

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Incorrect information on your report 103
Improper use of your report 60
Managing an account 53
Managing the loan or lease 41
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 23
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 21
Attempts to collect debt not owed 15
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 15
Getting a loan or lease 15
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 11
False statements or representation 11
Struggling to pay your loan 10
Repossession 10
Written notification about debt 9
Problem caused by your funds being low 8
Closing an account 7
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 6
Opening an account 3
Trouble during payment process 3
Communication tactics 3

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2019 4 100%
2020 51 100%
2021 71 100%
2022 67 100%
2023 69 100%
2024 70 100%
2025 90 100%
2026 22 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About MECHANICS BANK

MECHANICS BANK has accumulated 444 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 33 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 134 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 2019, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-04-06, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, MECHANICS BANK reports a 100% timely-response rate and has closed 96.8% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 2.7% 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% 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 "Vehicle loan or lease", 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 MECHANICS BANK: 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 MECHANICS BANK have?

MECHANICS BANK has received 444 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does MECHANICS BANK respond to complaints on time?

MECHANICS BANK has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about MECHANICS BANK?

The most common issue reported against MECHANICS BANK is "Incorrect information on your report" in the "Vehicle loan or lease" product category.

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