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Steel Lending Group complaints

Consumers have filed 19 complaints about Steel Lending Group since 2024, 9 of them in the last 12 months. It answered 100% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is managing the loan or lease. It is the 50th most complained-about of 193 auto lenders this year.

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Complaints on record
19

Since April 2024

Last 12 months
9

new vs the year before

Answered on time
100%

Industry: 98.2%

Closed with relief
0%

Typical auto lender: 9%

Last 30 days
1

Newest: Nov 4, 2026

Rank
#50 of 193

Most complained-about auto lenders

Steel Lending Group complaints by month

The busiest month was November 2025 (4 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.

How Steel Lending Group answered all time

  • Closed with explanation19100%

"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means

What Steel Lending Group complaints are about

  • Auto loans & leases1053%
  • Credit reporting842%
  • Debt collection15%

Top Steel Lending Group problems

Inside "Managing the loan or lease"

  • Billing problem 2
  • Problem with additional products or services purchased with the loan 1
  • Problem with the interest rate 1

Where Steel Lending Group complaints come from

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Complaints per 100,000 peopleFewerMore

Most complaints: Nevada (7), Oregon (6), Arizona (2), Texas (2), Washington (1).

Steel Lending Group compared with other auto lenders

#CompanyScore12 monthsChangeOn timeReliefGrade
1The Savings GroupAuto loans & leases6341-13%100%2%C
2AC AutoPay LLC, Denver, CO BranchAuto loans & leases6038-22%100%0%C
3CARS AcquisitionAuto loans & leases8134+13%97.1%32%A
4EA HoldingsAuto loans & leases333+74%75.8%0%F
5Innovate ManagedAuto loans & leases632+39%50%0%F
6Cooley EnterprisesAuto loans & leases831+19%0%14%F
7Challenge Financial ServicesAuto loans & leases527+50%70.4%0%F
8Steel Lending GroupAuto loans & leases-9new100%0%-

Compare side by side: Steel Lending Group vs The Savings Group · Steel Lending Group vs AC AutoPay LLC, Denver, CO Branch · Steel Lending Group vs CARS Acquisition · Steel Lending Group vs EA Holdings

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Latest Steel Lending Group complaints

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ReceivedAboutIssueStateAnswerOn time
Nov 4, 2026Auto loans & leasesRepossessionVoluntary repossessionNVExplainedYes
Oct 6, 2026Credit reportingIncorrect information on your reportAccount information incorrectNVExplainedYes
Sep 11, 2026Auto loans & leasesProblems at the end of the loan or leaseProblem while selling or giving up the vehicleWAExplainedYes
Jul 13, 2026Debt collectionAttempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paidORExplainedYes
Jun 10, 2026Credit reportingProblem with a company's investigation into an existing problemTheir investigation did not fix an error on your reportAZExplainedYes
Feb 24, 2026Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseConfusing or misleading advertising or marketingORExplainedYes
Dec 29, 2025Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseProblem with the interest rateORExplainedYes
Nov 19, 2025Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseProblem with additional products or services purchased with the loanAZExplainedYes
Nov 19, 2025Auto loans & leasesProblems at the end of the loan or leaseExcess mileage, damage, or wear fees, or other problem after the lease is finishedNVExplainedYes
Nov 9, 2025Auto loans & leasesRepossessionLoan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and soldORExplainedYes
Nov 3, 2025Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseBilling problemNVExplainedYes
Jul 17, 2025Credit reportingIncorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone elseNVExplainedYes

Questions about Steel Lending Group

How many complaints does Steel Lending Group have?

Steel Lending Group has 19 complaints on record since April 2024, including 9 in the last 12 months and 1 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 1,516 of every company by complaints this year.

Does Steel Lending Group respond to complaints?

Yes. Steel Lending Group answered 100% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 0% with relief - money back or a fix; 0% ended with money back. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only.

What do people complain about most with Steel Lending Group?
Is Steel Lending Group legit?

Steel Lending Group is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 19 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Steel Lending Group legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.

How do I file a complaint against Steel Lending Group?

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Where do most Steel Lending Group complaints come from?

Most come from Nevada (7), Oregon (6), Arizona (2). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.

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