Total CFPB complaints
14
All-time across CCDB intake
This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.
2026 CFPB data Public-data reference. FDCPA reference 14 complaints
Goldcar Lending Inc. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 2 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Goldcar Lending Inc.
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
8 complaints
- False statements or representation 3
False statements or representation
3 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed 2
Attempts to collect debt not owed
2 complaints
- Written notification about debt 1
Written notification about debt
1 complaints
F
Grade F · 33.7/100 composite
This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Goldcar Lending Inc.?
Goldcar Lending Inc. has accumulated 14 total CFPB complaints across 2 states, with 10 filed in the most recent 12 months against 4 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 71.4% of the full complaint history, a rising pattern that suggests escalating consumer friction rather than a legacy book of disputes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", narrowing to "Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 14% timely-response rate, a pairing that calibrates how well its complaint-resolution workflow holds up once a consumer pushes back.
Complaints have been recorded across 2 states, led by Georgia with 10 and Alabama with 4, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 33.7/100 places Goldcar Lending Inc. in grade band F, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
10
71.4% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
2
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
14%
Within CFPB SLA window
Reputation grade
F
33.7/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Goldcar Lending Inc. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 14.3%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
State coverage breadth 3.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Goldcar Lending Inc. compare to its peers?
Goldcar Lending Inc. National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
Timely-response ratehigher is better
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints reflect consumer reports, not proven violations.
Complaint Trend (24 months)
2020-08 2026-03
Top Consumer Issues
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action8 (%)
False statements or representation3 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed2 (%)
Written notification about debt1 (%)
Most common issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Know Your Rights
If this company is contacting you, you have rights under the FDCPA. They must stop contacting you if you send a written cease-communication request. You can also request written validation of the debt within 30 days.
Issue Detail Breakdown
| Issue | Sub-Issue | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 8 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 2 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 1 |
Where do complaints against Goldcar Lending Inc. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Goldcar Lending Inc.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Goldcar Lending Inc.
Across 2 states with at least one filing
- Georgia
Georgia
10 complaints
- Alabama
Alabama
4 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Goldcar Lending Inc.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Goldcar Lending Inc. is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", specifically "Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged". This is based on 14 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Goldcar Lending Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Goldcar Lending Inc. are rising. The company received 10 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Goldcar Lending Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼
Goldcar Lending Inc. has a reputation grade of F (score: 33.7/100). This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
Does Goldcar Lending Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Goldcar Lending Inc. has a 14% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
In how many states does Goldcar Lending Inc. operate? ▼
Goldcar Lending Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 2 states, with the most complaints from Georgia (10 complaints).
What can I do if Goldcar Lending Inc. is contacting me? ▼
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you have the right to request written debt validation within 30 days of first contact. You can also send a cease-communication letter to stop calls. If Goldcar Lending Inc. violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial
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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |