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Carvana LLC

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Complaints

This profile includes complaints for Carvana LLC's headquarters and its corporate-owned locations. To view all corporate locations, see

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    • Carvana LLC

      300 E Rio Salado Pkwy Bldg 1 Tempe, AZ 85281-0800

    • Carvana, LLC

      63 Pierce Rd Winder, GA 30680-7280

    • Carvana

      15710 Shady Grove Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1401

    • Carvana, LLC

      4070 Interchange Corporate Center Rd Warrensville Heights, OH 44128-5631

    • Carvana LLC

      10335 Palm River Rd Tampa, FL 33619-4579

    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 4,909 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 1,785 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/17/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      We purchased a car from Carvana and the car was delivered on May 30th 2025. We noticed damage on the car that was not notated by Carvana and did not show up in any photos or videos posted by Carvana. Carvana did notate minor chips and scratches that we were aware of, but the additional damage we found on the vehicle is worse than minor chips and scratches. The damage is on the roof of the vehicle which consists of a dent above the door on the driver side accompanied by scratches and scratches above the door on the passenger side, which is causing the paint to lift off. We submitted the damage to SilverRock (Carvana's warranty partner) on May 30th, after we received the car, with photos and description of the damage. Two days later, we received an email from SilverRock stating the damage was within Carvana's acceptable wear and tear guidelines. I called SilverRock and was told we could submit more photos/videos via email to SilverRock for another review. We did this and included more information about the damage. We received an email the next day with the same information from the first email, stating the damage was acceptable wear and tear. We do not feel a medium sized roof dent and large scratches with paint lifting on the roof of a vehicle is acceptable wear and tear. I called SilverRock again and they stated we could then call Carvana since there was nothing else they could do. I called Carvana and they reviewed everything and told me there was nothing they could do as well. So there is no accountability for this damage on our vehicle, no assistance or options offered at all from SilverRock or Carvana.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/17/2025

      Dear BBB,

      Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. We have assigned this case to one of our Advocates, who will contact our customer to resolve this complaint within 48 hours. If the BBB has any questions during this process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist.

      Thank you,
      The Carvana Team

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/16/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Told me that $390 is not refundable then tried to take another $300 that was denied. In the screenshot I provided it clearly says the $300 is non-refundable but the $390 does not say that. They refuse to give me back my $390 and canceled my car delivery.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/17/2025

      Dear BBB,
      Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. We have contacted our customer and resolved the issue directly with them. If the BBB has any questions about the resolution, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist. 
      Thank you,
      The Carvana Team

      Customer Answer

      Date: 06/17/2025

      I have not been contacted or this has not been resolved in no way!

      Business Response

      Date: 06/17/2025

      Tell us whDear BBB,
      Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. We have contacted our customer and resolved the issue directly with them. If the BBB has any questions about the resolution, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist. 
      Thank you,
      The Carvana Team

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      Customer Answer

      Date: 06/20/2025


      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me.  I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.

      Regards,

      ***** ***********

       
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/16/2025

      Type:Customer Service Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Over charged me by $300. I canceled my order and I am supposed to be refunded my down payment along with the shipping fee. When I ask about the refund no one will respond.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/17/2025

      Dear BBB, 
      Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. We appreciate the customer's taking the time to provide us with an update on the experience they had with us. After further review of the customer’s account, we are working directly with them to resolve their concerns. Our site requires authorization to pull funds before an order is finalized. Once authorization from the customer is given, Carvana will begin pulling funds from the customer's listed account number. We are currently waiting for the payment to clear in our account. Once the payment clears we can initiate a refund which can take an additional 5-7 business days to process. We sincerely appreciate the feedback the customer has provided us and will use it to improve our process. Should the customer need further assistance, we ask that they give us a call or utilize the 24-hour chat and text feature found on our website. If the BBB has any questions regarding this process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist.
      Thank you, 
      Carvana Team

      Customer Answer

      Date: 06/17/2025

      I keep getting the around when I contact Carvana. 5-7 business days is ridiculous. I’ve never saw it take so long to issue a refund, especially when the car was never even shipped or received. 

      Business Response

      Date: 06/17/2025

      Dear BBB,
      Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. We have contacted our customer and resolved the issue directly with them. If the BBB has any questions about the resolution, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist. 
      Thank you,
      The Carvana Team

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/16/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I was ready to purchase a 2018 Buick Encore from Carvana (Stock #**********) as a first-time buyer. At the final step of checkout, a $690 long-haul fee appearednowhere to be found upfront.I contacted customer support and spoke with a *** named *****, who told me the fee could not be waived, there were no promotions available, and no supervisor or escalation path. After respectfully pressing the issue, I was disconnected and ***orted to **************** attempted to escalate through official email channels, but *********************************************** bounced, and I received no ***ly after contacting executive leadership directly.Two of my mothers business associates recently bought cars through Carvana, and my mother is currently in the process of buying one as well. I came in as a referral with good faith, and this experience broke that trust.I also requested a copy of the chat transcript for documentation purposes, but was told by support that there is no way to retrieve the conversation. I find that troubling for a company of this sizeit highlights a lack of transparency and accountability in how this situation was handled.Carvana lost a $15,000 sale over a $690 surprise fee and an inflexible, script-driven support system.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/17/2025

      Dear BBB, 
      Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. We appreciate the customers' time in providing us with an update on the experience they had with us. Because we are nationwide, our vehicles are housed throughout the nation. The shipping fee is used to cover the costs of preparing, verifying, and transporting the vehicle to the customers local market. We are transparent about these costs during the purchase process and give each customer 24 hours to change their mind for any reason.  We sincerely appreciate the feedback the customer has provided us and will use it to improve our process. Should the customer need further assistance, we ask that they give us a call or utilize the 24-hour chat and text feature found on our website. If the BBB has any questions regarding this process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist.
      Thank you, 
      Carvana Team

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/16/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I bought a used 2024 *** X3 on May 31, 2025. The car had an undisclosed defect in that all 4 tires were badly worn on the inside (not visible) and one was condemnable due to excessive wear and radial wires protruding. Carvana refused to rebate any of the $738 it caused for a new tire and a 4 wheel alignment. This should have been found and corrected as part of the alleged 150 point inspection that they claim they do prior to offering a car for sale.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/17/2025


      Dear BBB,
      Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. We have assigned this case to one of our Advocates, who will contact our customer to resolve this complaint within 48 hours. If the BBB has any questions during this process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist.
      Thank you,
      The Carvana Team

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/14/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I purchased a 2016 Ram 1500 Laramie EcoDiesel (VIN: *****************) from Carvana on May 21, 2025. Within a week, the truck entered limp mode and began displaying a Service Electronic Throttle Control warning. A diagnostic code revealed a turbo underboost issue. As of May 28, 2025, the truck has been in the shop under SilverRock (Carvanas warranty provider), and remains undrivable under normal use.Despite Carvanas advertised 150-point inspection guarantee, this vehicle was delivered in an unfit condition. I also traded in a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport with positive equity. I have requested that Carvana buy the truck back and return the trade-in equity, but they refuse to act unless I personally obtain internal diagnostics from their own warranty provider, ********** who has not shared any documentation with me and is still processing the claim.Carvanas representatives have acknowledged my claim but continue to deflect responsibility rather than escalate internally to obtain records already in their own system. I have provided all information in my possession and requested that Carvana work directly with SilverRock to confirm the issue.This has caused significant financial and logistical hardship. I am requesting that Carvana take the truck back and return the equity value of my trade-in as a fair resolution.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/15/2025

      Dear BBB,
      Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. We have assigned this case to one of our Advocates, who will contact our customer to resolve this complaint within 48 hours. If the BBB has any questions during this process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist.
      Thank you,
      The Carvana Team

      Customer Answer

      Date: 06/15/2025

      Carvana recently contacted me by phone in response to this complaint. During that call, a representative acknowledged the ongoing mechanical issue with the truck and indicated that Carvana is seeking authorization from SilverRock authorizing me to take the vehicle to a Ram dealership for further diagnostics.

      However, I was also told that a buyback and refund of my trade-in equity is “not a route they are currently looking to pursue.” This is deeply disappointing, considering the facts:

      The truck entered limp mode and became mechanically impaired within a week of delivery and after the first attempt to drive the vehicle further than into my driveway from the road.

      It has been in the shop continuously since May 28, 2025, under warranty direction

      It was sold as "fully inspected" and roadworthy — a claim not supported by its immediate failure

      I surrendered a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport with positive equity as part of this transaction


      I intend to cooperate fully with Carvana’s request to bring the vehicle to a qualified Ram-certified repair facility in hopes that this will further validate what is already evident — that the truck was not in merchantable condition at the time of sale.

      That said, my request remains unchanged:
      I am seeking a full buyback of the 2016 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and a reimbursement of the equity value of my trade-in vehicle.

      I respectfully ask the BBB to review this case in full and help facilitate a fair resolution. I have acted in good faith throughout this process, and I hope Carvana will ultimately recognize that this is the only reasonable and just outcome.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/16/2025

      Dear BBB,

      Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We are actively working to address the issue, and one of our advocates is communicating with the customer. We request that the customer liaise with their designated case manager should further clarification be required. Should the Better Business Bureau have any inquiries during this process, please do not hesitate to contact us, and we will gladly assist.

      Thank you,
      The Carvana Team

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/14/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      In August 2024, I entered into a contract with Carvana to purchase a ****** Prius Prime and submitted a $24,000 cashiers check (confirmed as received at their Phoenix facility on 8/15/24 by a representative named ***). Despite full payment and a signed agreement, the vehicle was never shipped to the pickup location.For weeks, I was bounced between over 10 customer service representatives. Many hung up on me or left chat sessions. Some tried to switch my purchase to another vehicle entirely, even though I never authorized this. When I requested a refund, Carvana refuseddespite having trace ID numbers and confirmed delivery of the check.Screenshots of chats clearly show:Carvana acknowledging the payment but refusing to issue a refund Conflicting internal statements about the account status Shifting blame while providing no pathway to resolution A termination notice claiming I submitted potentially false info without basis or explanation To make matters worse, Carvana attempted to sue me instead of resolving the matter. This conduct has been not only unethical but potentially fraudulent.?What Im Requesting:Immediate refund of the full $24,000 paid via cashiers check Written acknowledgment that the transaction was mishandled and closed without cause Cessation of all legal action initiated by Carvana Accountability for the misconduct and mistreatment experienced I have chat logs and screenshots as proof and am prepared to escalate this to the Attorney Generals Office, ************************************, and FTC if necessary.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/15/2025

      Dear BBB,
      Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. We have assigned this case to one of our Advocates, who will contact our customer to resolve this complaint within 48 hours. If the BBB has any questions during this process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist.
      Thank you,
      The Carvana Team

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/13/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      3/6/25 purchased a car from Carvana. Failed inspection immediately upon arrival despite their safety check claiming car was safe. Obvious damage not mentioned online. Suspected accident unreported. Three safety issues found including drivetrain (marked safe) and brakes/rotors. Has been to two mechanic shops and remains at the dealer. Driven for less than three days, has been at dealer for 3 months. Auto fraud/lemon law

      Business Response

      Date: 06/15/2025

      Dear BBB,
      Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. We have assigned this case to one of our Advocates, who will contact our customer to resolve this complaint within 48 hours. If the BBB has any questions during this process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist.
      Thank you,
      The Carvana Team

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/13/2025

      Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I was charged a shipping fee of $290.00 before I was even approved to buy a vehicle then they told me it was non refundable.. So you pay a shipping fee that is non refundable before your even approved to buy .. seems like a scam to me and Id lie my money back

      Business Response

      Date: 06/15/2025

      Dear BBB, 
      Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. We appreciate the customers' time in providing us with an update on the experience they had with us. Because we are nationwide, our vehicles are housed throughout the nation. The shipping fee is used to cover the costs of preparing, verifying, and transporting the vehicle to the customers local market. We are transparent about these costs during the purchase process and give each customer 24 hours to change their mind for any reason. After further review of the customers account, it appears the shipping process on this vehicle had started.  We sincerely appreciate the feedback the customer has provided us and will use it to improve our process. Should the customer need further assistance, we ask that they give us a call or utilize the 24-hour chat and text feature found on our website. If the BBB has any questions regarding this process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist.
      Thank you, 
      Carvana Team

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/13/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I purchased a car from Carvana on 05/28/25. Their vehicles are supposed to go through a thorough inspection process prior to the sale and all defects must be disclosed during the sale. After I purchased the vehicle I had it inspected by my own mechanic who identified multiple deficiencies including damage that was not disclosed during the sale. However, the biggest issue was that a leaky head gasket was identified. Any standard inspection would have identified this issue, but Carvana did not disclose it. There is a seven day window to return the vehicle for any issues discovered during the initial purchase period. I notified Carvana after five days that I wanted to return the vehicle. They accepted the request and we scheduled the return. Carvana was supposed to pick up the car on 06/07/25. On the day of the pickup they did not show up and upon calling them I was told that they changed the pick up date without notifying me due to staffing issues. We rescheduled the pickup for 6/13/25. Carvana confirmed this date with me multiple times when I contacted them. On 6/13/25 I contacted them at 11:45 to inquire about the pickup time. They told me that the field advocate who picks up the car would call to schedule the pickup. By 1:45pm I had not been contacted. I called their office again and was told that the vehicle would be picked up today but that they could not give me a time and that I must wait until 7pm. The vehicle has still not been picked up. I missed a whole day of work to wait for them to pick up the vehicle. They failed to communicate or follow through on their promise to pick up the vehicle. I want the vehicle picked up and I will never do business with this company again. They have cost me money unnecessarily due to their fraudulent business dealing. Carvana knowingly sold me a defective car and did not disclose the known defects during the purchase process. This is fraud.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/15/2025

      Dear BBB,
      Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. We have contacted our customer and resolved the issue directly with them. If the BBB has any questions about the resolution, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist. 
      Thank you,
      The Carvana Team

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