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Overview

Otterbox has a rating of 1.85 stars from 85 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Otterbox most frequently mention customer service, phone case, and screen protector problems. Otterbox ranks 120th among Mobile Accessories sites.

  • Service
    39
  • Value
    41
  • Shipping
    38
  • Returns
    33
  • Quality
    38
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 9.8%
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Top Positive Review

“OtterBox defender”

Mike J.
1/6/24

I left for customer service call and in advertently left my iPhone on the roof of my car. While traveling 70 miles an hour it blew off the roof. When I went back to pick my phone up it was virtually unscarred. My case said cracked open which absorb the shock when it hit hit the road but Mary scratch on my iPhone, which still works perfectly. Unbelievable product were the best things I've ever bought

Top Critical Review

“Warranty Is A Farce”

Joe B.
1/14/24

A latch broke on a cooler with a lifetime warranty. I asked for a replacement latch and sent pictures. Otterbox said they would warranty replace but never sent anything. I have been stuck in a loop with their contract warranty service (a non Otterbox company) that handles their warranty claims. They continue to ask for pictures that I have already sent twice along with purchase receipt. Now they have simply stopped replying to my inquiries.

Reviews (85)

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Thumbnail of user joeb3080
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 14th, 2024

A latch broke on a cooler with a lifetime warranty. I asked for a replacement latch and sent pictures. Otterbox said they would warranty replace but never sent anything. I have been stuck in a loop with their contract warranty service (a non Otterbox company) that handles their warranty claims. They continue to ask for pictures that I have already sent twice along with purchase receipt. Now they have simply stopped replying to my inquiries.

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Thumbnail of user whatevern1
1 review
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March 8th, 2024

Your company is no longer doing the warranty claims like you supposed to if there is negative Stars I would be putting that on there I submitted tons of pictures you guys will never be satisfied on what I can send to be able to get my order complete I will no longer be purchasing anything from this company ever again what a big fat joke do not waste your time or effort because of warranties are now BS

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Thumbnail of user jilc6
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 28th, 2024

Carefully measured my apple watch and ordered the otter box that matched. When it arrived, it was way too small. In my abundant free time, I tried various ways to reach Otter Box -- waiting on phone, chat with robot, emailing customer service with attached photos of the cover that had stretched until it split. No response. By the time I got through, it was too late to return it -- the company allows only 30 days. I noticed that the size I purchased is discontinued and replaced by a slightly larger size, so the company sold covers that were too small for the largest apple watch, but won't replace them -- you have to buy a new one. They just lost a loyal customer.

Thumbnail of user hots11
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 18th, 2024

Had 2 of the defenders on my previous devices and these have to be the worst cases I've ever bought. Within 6 Mos the rubber breaks down and wears out, and to make matters worse my phone has approximately 1000 chips and Knicks in the finish of my phone and the outside of it is ruined and I can't do trade in now! What's the point of having phone case if the case is damaging the phone?

Tip for consumers:
I wouldn't use another otterbox case on my phone if it were free and came with a 50 dollar bill!

Products used:
Otter box defender.

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Thumbnail of user nancym3963
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 18th, 2024

Traded in my old phone at AT&T and they highly suggested I buy the Otter screen protector right then and there because it has a warranty. They installed it for me, but it wasn't ever 3 months and the protector started lifting from the screen and I ended up falling in the snow and dropped it (so not 6 feet above ground). Tried to submit a claim on line and it said I had to call or chat. I was caller 24 in line and chat was no help. Turns out you still pay shipping, handling and taxes. Just go to Amazon and buy there's for less. Will never purchase another one and will tell everyone not to bother.

Tip for consumers:
You should never be caller 24 in line and no way to leave a number for a call back. Terrible customer service.

Products used:
IPhone screen protector

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Thumbnail of user samc1227
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 8th, 2024

Was promised items would be delivered on 2/5/2024. Went on UPS website couldn't get updates. It's Thursday, 02/08/2024 and still haven't recd my package. I pd 4 priority shipping. I should be refunded.

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cell phone covers x3

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Thumbnail of user mikej2025
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 6th, 2024

I left for customer service call and in advertently left my iPhone on the roof of my car. While traveling 70 miles an hour it blew off the roof. When I went back to pick my phone up it was virtually unscarred. My case said cracked open which absorb the shock when it hit hit the road but Mary scratch on my iPhone, which still works perfectly.

Unbelievable product were the best things I've ever bought

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OtterBox defender

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Thumbnail of user jasone832
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 16th, 2023

Purchased an iPhone 14 folio case instead of an iPhone 14 Pro by mistake. I literally noticed the error when i'd clicked submit. I contacted the customer 'chat' to cancel the order. Filled in their cancel order form and was assured it would be fine. Within minutes... The order went from received to processing and dispatched in several hours. I wouldn't normally complain about efficiency, but why didn't the customer service chat operator assist further? On escalating the issue, I'd received the case delivery before the customer service even responded. One email even told me there is no order cancellation form... after screen shot provided, they told me the'd request to have this removed from the web site!
I've spend months with otterbox asking for a return freight con-note as I wasn't paying for the return. I never opened the FED-EX delivery bag.
In short - Otterbox gave the run around excuses of it's not otterbox policy. They have the case returned, refunded, but they won't reply / offer a credit for the return freight ~ return freight invoice provided. I feel the customer service side let down an efficient transaction. There needs to be more accountability for order cancelation moments after completion.

1st case: *******
2nd case: *******
3rd case: *******
4th case: ******* - where i had to follow up after I was promised escalation and did not receive a reply.

OtterBox Customer Service -- Case # ******* (ongoing) - resolution request.

Tip for consumers:
Double check your order - as the return process is at your own cost - even if its moments after clicking submit! Otterbox take no responsibility for their issues with the cancel order process. They just want your money,

Products used:
iPhone 14 folio case suits 14 pro.

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Thumbnail of user wagenhaus
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 9th, 2024

After 3 years of use the rubber on my I phone 12 case was falling apart. I submitted a warranty claim before I went down to the store to buy a new case. They approved me and mailed me a replacement case! I was very surprised and have been very pleased with the product.

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Thumbnail of user stvekohl
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 3rd, 2024

My case was scheduled for delivery on 1/1. I realize this was not realistic so figured it would be 1/2. Got an email saying 1/2. Then 1/3. Now 1/4. What a joke. I think the cases stink but my son wanted it. If you must have an Otterbox, go to Amazon or Best Buy

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Still waiting. Carved has better cases

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Thumbnail of user raymondm1023
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 5th, 2024

You purchase a case with a lifetime warranty, and its only a couple of years old, they tell you sorry we can't replace it as it's obsolete. Oh we can give you 20% off you next purchase. That doesn't cut it, it's guaranteed for life.

Thumbnail of user jamesg5128
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 28th, 2024

It's a great case and all. Except one major flaw. There's an opening at the top for the ear hole. So when it's raining for example, if the tiniest droplet gets in there it starts making your phone press random places randomly. Can't press what you're trying to. So you have to take the whole thing off, wipe the screen and case. Only to have it happen right away again. So I'm just taking it off. So annoying tbh

Thumbnail of user Englandfarms
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 19th, 2024

OtterBox does not even deserve one star. Not only are they expensive but they fall apart quick. I have purchased numerous otter boxes because they were promised to be the best. The only time I turn in a claim which was in November 2023 I have yet to receive a replacement. I think this is why design as they want you just to go buy another. Their advertising is false. Their warranty is false Otherwise I wouldn't be writing this bad review. Not only did I meet all of their requirements that they asked me for and pictures I sent never heard from them again. Then I've made numerous calls only to tell me they would get my replacement right out. This is now February 19 2024, and I've yet to receive my replacement. Pretty sorry if you ask me especially for the cost.

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Thumbnail of user tedm521
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 2nd, 2024

The product is cheap and not worth 50 dollars at all. I went to Walmart and got a case 19 dollars that covers the class and the entire phone.

Thumbnail of user jamesw3299
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
June 1st, 2021

I purchased an OtterBox case for my Motorola one 5g. Case fit perfect. Everything lined up. Have dropped my phone twice and not a scratch. The only thing that I don't like is not having a belt clip. I have to carry my phone in my pocket. The Motorola one 5g isn't small. Just wish they would work on a belt clip option.

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Thumbnail of user jhenshawhome
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 10th, 2023

I purchased an iPhone 14 pro and insisted on having an Otterbox for protection. Two months later I was driving down the road at about 40 MPH when I and my passengers heard a tumbling on the car. We immediately decided it was my phone. I made a U-turn and retrieved it. The Emergency SOS was blaring, and I had an emergency operator on the phone. I had to tell them that I was not in an accident by that my phone had flew off my hood and hit the ground. The phone was saved without a scratch and the Otterbox barely has a nick on it. Thanks for saving the day! I would purchase this product again!

Thumbnail of user rankelcarla7
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 4th, 2024

I just got this phone case and in two months the case started to crack and I spent over $65 dollars on this case. I better get a new phone case for free. Robbed me

Thumbnail of user matthewk1383
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 14th, 2023

After accidentally dropping my phone (protected by an Otterbox cover) on a gravel driveway with the screen facing up I backed over it with my F250. The screen clearly showed the tire tred rolling over it and the case showed some minor damage from the gravel overall the phone was undamaged. I was amazed and grateful. Thank you Otterbox!

Tip for consumers:
The case was purchased at the T-Mobile store when I purchased the phone.

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Thumbnail of user nuhuhn1
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 20th, 2023

I havent had my case for even a year and uhm. Its really messed up and I rarely ever droo my phoen so it shouldn't be that broken

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Phone case

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Thumbnail of user mem290
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 14th, 2023

I have always had an otterbox on my phones. Even talked friends into buying one for their phone. I use to buy them through my cell phone carrier but this year they didn't so I went to their site and bought one. They sent me a defective case. I sent it back and they can see it was defective the cover clip would not stay on and snap. I finally got my refund and they cheated me out of $5.35. CAN you believe that! They just lost a lifetime buyer and a person that will post this all over the internet. YOU STINK! (&^*%$ #$@%^!) <=== Cuss words...lol

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Thumbnail of user frediz
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 15th, 2021

I made an order in the online store and as it turned out the product is not available, although 5 days have passed since the order, and all these days the product was on display with the status "In stock". The desire to place orders in the future disappeared forever.

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Thumbnail of user y.fernandez7987
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 18th, 2023

Worse customer services ever, they have me waiting on the phone for long time then line got disconnected at 5:00 oclok, they sent me an email apologizing for the call being disconnected and saying I need to call back again tomorrow

Thumbnail of user maryp3680
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 3rd, 2023

I purchased an Otter Box Defender top-of-the-line for my new iphone. After several months my phone was not responding to touch. Went to an apple store and the technician tested the phone. He said that the problem was the cover and advised me to throw it away. Once I did that, and used the phone with no cover, it worked fine. I also called the company twice with long wait times -- no one ever picked up the phone, no call back option, could not leave a message, and no message stating how long the hold was. Company says it has a seven year warranty but that's a joke. The company needs to investigated for false advertising.

Products used:
Defender cover

Thumbnail of user hannahr491
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 15th, 2023

I have used otter box for all my phones for the last 15 years. Despite dropping my phone numerous times it never brouyot even cracked. Their customer service is outstanding!

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Defender for iPhone

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Thumbnail of user markr3646
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 14th, 2023

Customer service sucks,there's no one to honor the warranty,I'd never purchase any product of there's again.They've just lost a life long customer.nor would I recommend them.

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