Complaint Score
D
Open-data reference.
One of the fastest-growing home warranty companies, known for competitive pricing and quick claims processing.
D
Complaint Score
19,200
Total Complaints
85%
Timely Response
22%
Disputed Rate
Complaint Score
D
Total Complaints
19,200
Timely Response
85%
Below 90%
85% of complaints received a timely response.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,800 | 3,200 | 3,800 | 4,100 | 3,400 | 1,900 |
Claim Denial
6,500 complaints
Low Coverage Limits
4,200 complaints
Slow Response Time
3,400 complaints
Pre-existing Condition Exclusion
2,200 complaints
Contractor Quality
1,500 complaints
Cancellation Difficulties
900 complaints
| System / Appliance | Basic Plan | Total Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling Fans | ||
| Central Vacuum | ||
| Ductwork | ||
| Electrical | ||
| Garage Door Opener | ||
| HVAC | ||
| Kitchen Appliances | ||
| Laundry Appliances | ||
| Plumbing | ||
| Pool/Spa | ||
| Roof Leak | ||
| Septic System | ||
| Water Heater | ~ | |
| Well Pump |
Hover over icons for limit and exclusion details. Based on published plan documents.
Choice Home Warranty has logged 19,200 complaints in the CFPB consumer database and receives a composite complaint score of D based on volume relative to customer base, response behavior, and dispute patterns. Timely response rate sits at 85% against the CFPB's 15-day window, while the consumer dispute rate — the share of resolutions consumers reject as inadequate — runs at 22%. With an estimated 1,000,000+ customer base, these figures are most useful when indexed to company size: a large insurer can accumulate high raw complaint counts while still delivering average-to-good per-customer performance.
Pricing and reach tell the second half of the story. Annual plan cost ranges $450-$650, with service fees in the $85-$85 window per call — numbers that matter because total cost of ownership combines premium, deductible, and exclusions, not premium alone. The company's Better Business Bureau rating is B, a signal that tracks response speed to BBB-mediated complaints and adherence to advertising standards. Coverage footprint extends to 50 states, which both expands the potential complaint pool and indicates scale of operations.
The most common complaint category is "Claim Denial" — which concentrates disputes and points to where plan language, claim adjudication, or repair-network capacity most often break down. Founded in 2008, For homeowners weighing this provider, the combined signal — complaint score, response and dispute rates, BBB rating, and state availability — is more informative than any single metric, and should be compared against at least two peer companies before committing.
| Date | Issue |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-28 | Claim Denial |
| 2024-12-28 | Billing Issues |
| 2024-12-28 | Claim Denial |
| 2024-12-28 | Slow Response Time |
| 2024-12-28 | Cancellation Difficulties |
| 2024-12-28 | Pre-existing Condition Exclusion |
| 2024-12-28 | Low Coverage Limits |
| 2024-12-28 | Claim Denial |
| 2024-12-27 | Billing Issues |
| 2024-12-27 | Billing Issues |
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from CFPB complaint database, state insurance department records and public complaint data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.