Uber Car Year Requirements and Accepted Vehicle Models for UberX and UberXL
What are the Uber Car Year Requirements in 2016? Every year, Uber updates their list of vehicle standards and requirements. For drivers, this policy mainly affects one thing: how old your car is allowed to be.
On March 1st, 2016, Uber began transitioning away from its old X and XL policies, which often mandated that vehicles be no older than Year 2000 models.
Why does Uber keep changing the model date requirements for X and XL vehicles?
Local regulations change with time, and Uber wants to avoid violating commercial vehicle regulations in the cities where it operates. The company also wants to make sure their drivers’ vehicles aren’t too old — keeping assembly/manufacturing dates within 15 years helps avoid mechanical and safety issues.
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Uber Car Age/Model Year Requirements (2016):
The company’s new, revised vehicle-age requirements greatly differ by city, so we’ve compiled a list of cities and car model years for UberX and UberXL below.
All years indicate the vehicle’s maximum allowable age for UberX and XL (in other words, 2006 = 2006 or newer).
Akron, OH (2006)
Albuquerque, NM (2006)
Ames, IA (2004)
Annapolis, MD (2005)
Ann Arbor, MI (2001)
Arlington, TX (2004)
Asheville, NC (2005)
Atlanta, GA (2005)
Augusta, GA (2005)
Austin, TX (2001)
Bakersfield, CA (2005)
Baltimore, MD (2005)
Baton Rouge, LA (2005)
Birmingham, AL (2005)
Bloomington, IN (2003)
Boise, ID (2006)
Boston, MA (2001)
Burlington, VT (2005)
Cedar Rapids, IA (2004)
Charleston, SC (2005)
Charlotte, NC (2005)
Charlottesville – Harrisonburg, VA (2005)
Chattanooga, TN (2004)
Chicago, IL (2001)
Cincinnati, OH (2006)
Cleveland, OH (2006)
College Station, TX (2005)
Colorado Springs, CO (2001)
Columbia, MO (2005)
Columbia, SC (2005)
Columbus, OH (2006)
Connecticut (2003)
Dallas, TX (2004)
Dayton, OH (2006)
Daytona Beach, FL (2004)
Denver, CO (2001)
Des Moines, IA (2004)
Detroit, MI (2001)
El Paso, TX (2001)
Erie, PA (2006)
Fayetteville, AR (2005)
Fayetteville, NC (2005)
Flagstaff, AZ (2004)
Flint, MI (2001)
Fort Worth, TX (2004)
Fresno, CA (2001)
Ft. Meyers – Naples, FL (2004)
Ft. Wayne, IN (2003)
Gainesville – Ocala, FL (2004)
Grand Rapids, MI (2004)
Green Bay, WI (2003)
Greenville, SC (2005)
Hampton Roads, VA/NC (2005)
Honolulu, HI (2004)
Houston (2008)
Indianapolis, IN (2003)
Inland Empire, CA (2005)
Jackson, MI (2005)
Jacksonville (2004)
Kalamazoo, MI (2004)
Kansas City, MO (2005)
Killeen, TX (2001)
Knoxville, KY (2004)
Lafayette, LA (2005)
Lancaster, PA (2006)
Lansing, MI (2004)
Las Vegas, NV (2006)
Lehigh Valley, PA (2006)
Lincoln, NE (2005)
Little Rock, AR (2005)
Long Beach, CA (2001)
Los Angeles, cA (2001)
Louisville, KY (2001)
Madison, WI (2003)
Maine (2005)
Maui, HI (2004)
Memphis, TN (2004)
Mesa, AZ (2001)
Miami, FL (2005)
Milwaukee, WI (2003)
Minneapolis, MN (2005)
Mobile, AL (2005)
Montana (2006)
Muncie, IN (2003)
Myrtle Beach, SC (2005)
Nashville, TN (2005)
New Hampshire (2005)
New Jersey (2005)
New York City (2011)
New Orleans, LA (2005, 2008 in Orleans Parish)
Oakland, CA (2001)
Oklahoma City, OK (2005)
Omaha, NE (2005)
Orange County, CA (2001)
Orlando, FL (2004)
Outer Banks, NC (2005)
Palm Springs, CA (2005)
Pensacola, FL (2004)
Philadelphia, PA (2001)
Phoenix, AZ (2004)
Piedmont Triad, NC (2005)
Pittsburgh, PA (2006)
Portland, OR (2006)
Quad Cities, IA (2004)
Raleigh – Durham, NC (2006)
Reading, PA (2006)
Reno, NV (2006)
Rhode Island (2001)
Richmond, VA (2005)
Roanoke – Blacksburg, VA (2005)
Sacramento, CA (2001)
Salt Lake City, UT (2006)
San Antonio, TX (2003)
San Diego, CA (2001)
San Francisco, CA (2001)
San Jose, CA (2001)
San Louis Obispo, CA (2001)
Savannah, GA (2005)
Sarasota, FL (2004)
Seattle, WA (2006)
South Bend, IN (2003)
State College, PA (2006)
Stillwater, OK (2005)
St. Louis, MO (2005)
Tallahassee, FL (2004)
Tampa Bay, FL (2004)
Toledo, OH (2006)
Tucson, AZ (2004)
Tulsa, OK (2005)
Ventura, CA (2005)
Virginia Beach (2005)
Washington, D.C (2005)
West Lafayette, IN (2003)
Wichita, KS (2001)
Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA (2006)
Wilmington, NC (2005)
Yuma, AZ (2004)
*Uber’s list of vehicle requirements are not static, and can sometimes shift suddenly — so, if you’re thinking about becoming a driver, make sure to contact your local affiliate to double-check that your car’s model year meets the Uber car year requirements in your city.
UberX and UberXL Accepted Vehicle Models
And, for your convenience, here is a complete list of allowed UberX and XL vehicle types:
Acura RDX
Acura TL
Acura TLX
Audi A4
Audi S4
BMW 3 Series
BMW X1
Buick Anthem
Buick Encore
Buick Lucerne
Buick Regal
Buick Verano Sedan, 2014 and newer
Chevrolet Captiva Sport
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan, 2014 and newer
Chevrolet Cruze Limited Sedan, 2014 and newer
Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet HHR
Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Impala Limited
Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Chevrolet SS
Chrysler 200
Chrysler 300
Chrysler Town and Country (XL)
Dodge Avenger
Dodge Caliber
Dodge Charger
Dodge Dart Sedan, 2014 and newer
Dodge Durango (XL)
Dodge Grand Caravan (XL)
Dodge Journey (XL)
Dodge Journey
Dodge Nitro
Ford C-Max Energi
Ford C-Max Hybrid
Ford Crown Victoria
Ford Edge
Ford Escape
Ford Escape Hybrid
Ford Explorer (XL)
Ford Flex
Ford Focus Sedan, 2014 and newer
Ford Fusion
Ford Fusion Energi
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford Taurus
GMC Acadia
GMC Terrain
Honda Accord
Honda Accord Crosstour
Honda Accord Hybrid
Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid
Honda Civic Sedan, 2014 and newer
Honda CR-V
Honda Crosstour
Honda Element
Honda HR-V
Honda Odyssey (XL)
Honda Pilot (XL)
HUMMER H3
Hyundai Azera
Hyundai Elantra Sedan, 2014 and newer
Hyundai Elantra Touring
Hyundai Santa Fe (XL)
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Veracruz
Infiniti Q50
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Commander (XL)
Jeep Compass
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
Jeep Liberty
Jeep Patriot
Kia Cadenza
Kia Forte Sedan, 2014 and newer
Kia Optima
Kia Optima Hybrid
Kia Sedona (XL)
Kia Sorento
Kia Sportage
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Lexus GS F
Lexus NX 200t
Lincoln MKC
Lincoln MKS
Lincoln MKZ
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
Lincoln Town Car
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-7
Mazda CX-9 (XL)
Mazda Mazda5
Mazda Mazda6
Mazda Tribute
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van (XL)
Mercury Grand Marquis
Mercury Mariner
Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Mercury Milan
Mercury Milan Hybrid
Mercury Mountaineer (XL)
Mitsubishi Endeavor
Mitsubishi Galant
Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan, 2014 and newer (XL)
Mitsubishi Outlander (XL)
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Nissan Altima
Nissan Altima Hybrid
Nissan Maxima
Nissan Murano
Nissan Pathfinder (XL)
Nissan Quest (XL)
Nissan Rogue
Nissan Rogue Select
Nissan Sentra Sedan, 2014 and newer
Nissan Xterra
Pontiac G6
Pontiac Vibe
Saab 41887
Saab 9-4X
Subaru Forester
Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2014 and newer
Subaru Legacy
Subaru Outback
Subaru Tribeca (XL)
Subaru WRX
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2014 and newer
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Suzuki Kizashi
Toyota Avalon
Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry Hybrid
Toyota Corolla Sedan, 2014 and newer
Toyota Highlander (XL)
Toyota Highlander Hybrid (XL)
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius Plug-in
Toyota Prius
Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4 EV
Toyota Sienna (XL)
Toyota Venza
Volkswagen CC
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Routan (XL)
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Touareg
Volvo S60 Sedan, 2014 and newer
Volvo XC60
Volvo XC70
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