Complaint Score
C
Open-data reference.
A well-established warranty provider with strong real estate industry partnerships and flexible plan options.
C
Complaint Score
8,400
Total Complaints
91%
Timely Response
14%
Disputed Rate
Complaint Score
C
Total Complaints
8,400
Timely Response
91%
Above 90%
91% of complaints received a timely response.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,400 | 1,600 | 1,700 | 1,500 | 1,300 | 900 |
Claim Denial
2,800 complaints
Slow Response Time
2,000 complaints
Contractor Quality
1,400 complaints
Low Coverage Limits
1,000 complaints
Pre-existing Condition Exclusion
600 complaints
Cancellation Difficulties
350 complaints
| System / Appliance | Basic | Premier | Premier+ |
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| Garage Door Opener | |||
| HVAC | ~ | ||
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| Pool/Spa | |||
| Roof Leak | ~ | ||
| Septic System | |||
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| Well Pump |
Hover over icons for limit and exclusion details. Based on published plan documents.
First American Home Warranty has logged 8,400 complaints in the CFPB consumer database and receives a composite complaint score of C based on volume relative to customer base, response behavior, and dispute patterns. Timely response rate sits at 91% against the CFPB's 15-day window, while the consumer dispute rate — the share of resolutions consumers reject as inadequate — runs at 14%. With an estimated 500,000+ 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 $350-$600, with service fees in the $75-$100 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 A, a signal that tracks response speed to BBB-mediated complaints and adherence to advertising standards. Coverage footprint extends to 48 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 1984, First American Home Warranty operates under parent company First American Financial Corporation, a corporate relationship that can affect claim funding, underwriting standards, and complaint-handling policy. 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 | Pre-existing Condition Exclusion |
| 2024-12-28 | Pre-existing Condition Exclusion |
| 2024-12-27 | Billing Issues |
| 2024-12-27 | Low Coverage Limits |
| 2024-12-27 | Cancellation Difficulties |
| 2024-12-26 | Low Coverage Limits |
| 2024-12-26 | Claim Denial |
| 2024-12-26 | Billing Issues |
| 2024-12-26 | Contractor Quality |
| 2024-12-25 | Low Coverage Limits |
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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