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DriveTime auto loans & leases complaints

Consumers have filed 558 complaints about DriveTime's auto loans & leases, 61 in the last 12 months (+5%). DriveTime answered 100% on time and closed 0% with relief. See the whole DriveTime record.

DriveTime against other auto lenders

#Company12 monthsChangeOn timeReliefAll time
1Santander Holdings USA2,463+55%100%36%5,915
2Ally Financial1,987+53%100%4%9,980
3Westlake Financial1,921+69%100%0%6,159
4Credit Acceptance1,277+12%99.7%4%6,077
5Capital One1,225+17%100%2%6,196
6Bridgecrest1,019+29%99.5%0%3,330
7Hyundai Capital America996+81%100%0%4,690
8Toyota Financial Services938+52%99.9%6%4,524
9Exeter Finance830+24%99.9%0%2,969
10Wells Fargo686+40%100%19%6,683
11American Honda Finance556+57%99.6%0%2,789
12American Credit Acceptance554+63%100%0%1,840
13DriveTime61+5%100%0%558

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Latest DriveTime auto loans & leases complaints

ReceivedAboutIssueStateAnswerOn time
Dec 19, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseLoan opened without my consent or knowledgeVAExplainedYes
Dec 18, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseConfusing or misleading advertising or marketingNYExplainedYes
Dec 6, 2023Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseLoan sold or transferred to another companyPAExplainedYes
Nov 21, 2023Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseBilling problemFLExplainedYes
Nov 3, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseChanges in terms mid-deal or after closingTXExplainedYes
Oct 22, 2023Auto loans & leasesProblems at the end of the loan or leaseUnable to receive car title or other problem after the loan is paid offNVExplainedYes
Oct 12, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseHigh-pressure sales tacticsPAExplainedYes
Oct 12, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseHigh-pressure sales tacticsPAExplainedYes
Oct 10, 2023Auto loans & leasesProblems at the end of the loan or leaseProblem with paying off the loanNVExplainedYes
Oct 5, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseConfusing or misleading advertising or marketingTXExplainedYes
Sep 26, 2023Auto loans & leasesProblem with a company's investigation into an existing problemWas not notified of investigation status or resultsTXExplainedYes
Sep 22, 2023Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseProblem with fees chargedNCExplainedYes
Sep 11, 2023Auto loans & leasesRepossessionLoan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and soldGAExplainedYes
Aug 27, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseConfusing or misleading advertising or marketingVAExplainedYes
Aug 24, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseHigh-pressure sales tacticsFLExplainedYes
Aug 19, 2023Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseProblem with fees chargedTXExplainedYes
Aug 17, 2023Auto loans & leasesImproper use of your reportReporting company used your report improperlyOHExplainedYes
Aug 15, 2023Auto loans & leasesIncorrect information on your reportAccount information incorrectILExplainedYes
Aug 9, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseConfusing or misleading advertising or marketingNCExplainedYes
Jun 28, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseCredit denialILExplainedYes
Jun 16, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseFraudulent loanGAExplainedYes
Jun 6, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseFraudulent loanNCExplainedYes
Jun 4, 2023Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseProblem with additional products or services purchased with the loanCOExplainedYes
Jun 2, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseFraudulent loanCAExplainedYes
May 26, 2023Auto loans & leasesProblems at the end of the loan or leaseUnable to receive car title or other problem after the loan is paid offMIExplainedYes
May 26, 2023Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseBilling problemFLExplainedYes
May 25, 2023Auto loans & leasesStruggling to pay your loanLoan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and soldDCExplainedYes
May 24, 2023Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseFraudulent loanFLExplainedYes
Apr 28, 2023Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseProblem with additional products or services purchased with the loanMOExplainedYes
Apr 16, 2023Auto loans & leasesStruggling to pay your loanLoan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and soldFLExplainedYes

Your rights with auto lenders

Repossession rules come from your contract and your state's law: in many states a lender can repossess without warning once you default, but it cannot breach the peace, and it must tell you how to get the car back and how it will be sold. You are usually entitled to a refund of unused add-ons such as GAP or service contracts when the loan ends early.

Scam warning: Watch for add-ons slipped into the contract, and get every promise in writing before you sign. A dealer cannot make you buy extras to get the loan.

General information, not legal advice; rules vary by state. Plain-English guides

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