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NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

38.2K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

38.2K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION's complaint history from CFPB public records. 38,215 consumers have filed complaints since 2011. The company has a 100% timely response rate and has provided relief in 17.8% of cases.

38.2K
Total Complaints
100%
Timely Response
1.1%
Disputed
17.8%
Relief Provided
59
States Active
2011
Since

Total complaints

38.2K

Filed since 2011

Timely response

100%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

17.8%

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 17.8%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 38.2K

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 38.2K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 16,744 complaints (48.9%), resolution 13.4% Checking or 48.9% Credit reporting: 6,059 complaints (17.7%), resolution 24.3% Credit reporting 17.7% Debt collection: 3,275 complaints (9.6%), resolution 35.0% Debt collection 9.6% Credit card: 2,599 complaints (7.6%), resolution 20.7% Credit card 7.6% Credit reporting,: 2,388 complaints (7.0%), resolution 10.2% Credit reporting, 7.0% Mortgage: 1,648 complaints (4.8%), resolution 18.4% Credit card: 1,550 complaints (4.5%), resolution 13.7%
  • Checking or 17K 48.9% 13% relief
  • Credit reporting 6K 17.7% 24% relief
  • Debt collection 3K 9.6% 35% relief
  • Credit card 3K 7.6% 21% relief
  • Credit reporting, 2K 7.0% 10% relief
  • Mortgage 2K 4.8% 18% relief
  • Credit card 2K 4.5% 14% relief

How NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION's 38.2K 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 16.7K
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 6.1K
Debt collection 3.3K
Credit card 2.6K
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 2.4K
Mortgage 1.6K
Credit card or prepaid card 1.6K
Vehicle loan or lease 1.3K
Bank account or service 912
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 710
Consumer Loan 319
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 314
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 300
Credit reporting 30
Debt or credit management 27
Student loan 26
Money transfers 17
Prepaid card 12
Other financial service 7
Payday loan 2

Top States

State Complaints
GA 4.8K
TX 4.3K
FL 4.1K
CA 3.1K
VA 2.5K
MD 2.2K
NC 2.0K
SC 1.5K
IL 1.2K
PA 1.0K
NY 949
TN 754
AL 753
LA 745
MI 741
NJ 730
NV 588
OH 551
AZ 536
MS 494

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Problem caused by your funds being low 8.3K
Managing an account 5.6K
Incorrect information on your report 4.5K
Improper use of your report 3.0K
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1.4K
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 1.2K
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1.1K
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 1.0K
Closing an account 796
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 793
Opening an account 764
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 599
Getting a credit card 598
Managing the loan or lease 553
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 545
Account opening, closing, or management 413
Other features, terms, or problems 381
Fraud or scam 374
Written notification about debt 372
False statements or representation 367

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2011 8 100%
2012 210 96.7%
2013 290 99.7%
2014 419 100%
2015 458 99.8%
2016 603 100%
2017 864 99.9%
2018 966 100%
2019 982 100%
2020 1.3K 100%
2021 1.9K 100%
2022 2.6K 100%
2023 3.5K 100%
2024 6.3K 100%
2025 14.6K 100%
2026 3.1K 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION has accumulated 38,215 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 59 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 14,663 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 2026-04-10, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION reports a 100% timely-response rate and has closed 77.8% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 17.8% 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 1.1% 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 "Problem caused by your funds being low".

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 NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION: 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 NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION have?

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION has received 38,215 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION respond to complaints on time?

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION?

The most common issue reported against NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is "Problem caused by your funds being low" in the "Checking or savings account" product category.

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