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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