Average Age of Vehicles in the US Hits 12.8 Years in 2025

Average Age of Vehicles in the US Hits 12.8 Years in 2025

Average passenger car age now 14.5 years, nearly 13 years overall

The average age of passenger cars in the U.S. has reached 14.5 years, and for light trucks is now 11.9 years, according to S&P Global Mobility’s latest data. Overall, the average vehicle age is 12.8 years. “This marks the second consecutive year of a two-month increase in vehicle age, signaling broader changes in consumer purchasing behavior, economic conditions, and the durability of modern vehicles,” S&P wrote. “For the mobility and aftermarke…