Key Takeaways

  • 244,346 total complaints from Tennessee.
  • 34.3 complaints per 1,000 residents.
  • Top complaint category: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports.
  • Most-complained-about company: Equifax, Inc..
244,346 Total complaints
34.3 Per 1,000 residents
7,126,489 State population
20 Product categories

Complaints by Product in Tennessee

Financial product categories with the most complaints from Tennessee consumers. Click a product to see the detailed breakdown for this state.

Product Complaints % of Total
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 144,688 59.2%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 45,330 18.6%
Debt collection 21,441 8.8%
Mortgage 6,426 2.6%
Checking or savings account 5,583 2.3%
Credit card 4,386 1.8%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 3,295 1.3%
Credit card or prepaid card 2,625 1.1%
Credit reporting 2,190 0.9%
Student loan 2,122 0.9%
Vehicle loan or lease 1,824 0.7%
Bank account or service 1,154 0.5%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 897 0.4%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 829 0.3%
Consumer Loan 688 0.3%
Prepaid card 371 0.2%
Debt or credit management 213 0.1%
Payday loan 195 0.1%
Money transfers 65 0.0%
Other financial service 24 0.0%

Most-Complained-About Companies in Tennessee

These companies receive the most complaints from consumers in Tennessee.

Common Issues in Tennessee

Incorrect information on your report 103,887
Improper use of your report 45,158
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 27,346
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 12,590
Attempts to collect debt not owed 8,615
Written notification about debt 3,663
Managing an account 3,091
False statements or representation 2,554
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2,160
Communication tactics 1,768

File a Complaint in Tennessee

If you're having an issue with a financial company in Tennessee, you have several options:

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many consumer complaints have been filed in Tennessee?

    244,346 consumer complaints from Tennessee have been filed with the CFPB. This represents a per-capita rate of 34.3 complaints per 1,000 residents.

  • What is the most common complaint in Tennessee?

    The most common product category for complaints in Tennessee is Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports with 144,688 complaints.

  • Which company gets the most complaints in Tennessee?

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 64,307 complaints from Tennessee consumers. View their full complaint profile.

  • How do I file a consumer complaint in Tennessee?

    You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint, or contact the Tennessee Attorney General's consumer protection division.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed June 2026.