PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

6,037
Total Complaints
889
Last 12 Months
99.8%
Timely Response
57
States Affected
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION timely response rate 99.8%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

Credit utilization context — why this matters

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Complaints by Product

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 763
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 744
Checking or savings account — Checking account 684
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 599
Vehicle loan or lease — Loan 522
Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage 320
Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 312
Checking or savings account — Savings account 225
Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) 175
Credit card 162

Top Issues

1.Incorrect information on your report 830
2.Managing an account 637
3.Improper use of your report 558
4.Trouble during payment process 268
5.Managing the loan or lease 223
6.Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 194
7.Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 194
8.Attempts to collect debt not owed 181
9.Getting a credit card 177
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 163

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2011 5
2012 69
2013 123
2014 103
2015 115
2016 161
2017 203
2018 277
2019 280
2020 508
2021 649
2022 816
2023 778
2024 845
2025 911
2026 194

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 677
Florida 550
Texas 541
Virginia 402
Georgia 400
New York 348
Maryland 309
North Carolina 239
Pennsylvania 210
New Jersey 203
Illinois 190
Puerto Rico 126
Arizona 121
Michigan 101
Nevada 100

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 4,594
Closed with non-monetary relief 811
Closed with monetary relief 599
Closed without relief 17
Closed with relief 8
In progress 4
Closed 3
Untimely response 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 6,037 complaints against PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION overall, with 889 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 57 states and territories, making this a nationwide complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Incorrect information on your report" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION's timely response rate stands at 99.8%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 21.1% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 23.8% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION have?

PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION has 6,037 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 889 filed in the last 12 months.

Does PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION respond to complaints on time?

PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION has a 99.8% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION?

The most complained-about product for PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is "Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION?

The most common issue reported by consumers about PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is "Incorrect information on your report." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION?

You can file a complaint against PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION?

Consumers in 57 states and territories have filed complaints about PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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