Public FedEx reviews contain individual opinions and allegations. They do not establish that every shipment, driver, facility or customer experiences the same problem.
Delayed Deliveries
Customers sometimes report that a package remained at a hub, missed its scheduled delivery date or changed from a specific date to “pending.” Delays can involve weather, equipment problems, customs, address issues, damaged labels, high shipping volume or operational problems.
For eligible U.S. packages delayed by at least one day, FedEx may display a “Start Support Ticket” option under Manage Delivery on the tracking page.
Delivered but Not Received
Some customers say tracking showed “delivered” even though they could not locate the package. Possible explanations include:
- The package was left at another entrance
- It was delivered to a neighbor, mailroom or leasing office
- The delivery address was incorrect
- The delivery scan occurred before the package was located
- The package was delivered to the wrong address
- The package was stolen after delivery
Check picture proof of delivery when available and use the tracking page’s “Report Missing Package” option to create a case.
Damaged Packages or Missing Contents
Some reviewers report crushed boxes, opened packaging, broken products or items missing from a shipment. Photograph the package, label, interior packaging and damaged contents before disposing of anything.
FedEx may request an inspection or additional documentation. Keep the original packaging until the claim is resolved.
Tracking Problems
Some customers describe tracking that did not update, showed conflicting information or displayed an estimated date that later changed. Save screenshots of important tracking events because the display may change as new scans are added.
Missed Delivery Attempts
Customers sometimes say they were home but received a missed-delivery notice or tracking update. If a door tag was left, use the door-tag number to review the delivery options.
Eligible packages may be redirected through FedEx Delivery Manager or held at a participating FedEx location. FedEx says packages redirected after a missed attempt may be held for pickup, and unclaimed packages can eventually be returned.
Difficulty Reaching Customer Support
Some reviewers describe frustration with automated telephone prompts, chat tools or representatives who could not provide additional information beyond the tracking page. When contacting FedEx, request a case or ticket number and document what was promised.
Claims and Reimbursement Problems
Customers may disagree about who is permitted to file a claim, what documentation is required, the value of the shipment or whether FedEx considers the package delivered. The merchant or shipper may have greater control over the claim when it purchased the shipping label.
Billing, Duties and Unexpected Charges
Some reviews concern dimensional-weight adjustments, pickup charges, account rebilling, duties, taxes, international brokerage-related costs or differences between an estimated price and final invoice.
Keep the shipping label, measurements, weight, invoice, customs documents, payment confirmation and any original rate estimate.
Pickup Problems
Some shippers report missed scheduled pickups or limited information about when a driver will arrive. Save the pickup-confirmation number and document the date, time and location where the package was available.