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Light vehicle retail sales in the United States from 1976 to 2025 (in 1,000 units)

Characteristic	Light vehicle sales in thousands
2025	16,233.36
2024	15,858.4
2023	15,502.5
2022	13,754.3
2021	14,946.9
2020	14,471.8
2019	16,961.1
2018	17,224.9
2017	17,150.1
2016	17,477.3
2015	17,408
2014	16,452.2
2013	15,530.1
2012	14,433.2
2011	12,741.8
2010	11,554.8
2009	10,402.3
2008	13,194.8
2007	16,089
2006	16,504.1
2005	16,948.2
2004	16,866.9
2003	16,639.1
2002	16,816.2
2001	17,122.4
2000	17,349.7
1999	16,893.7
1998	15,543
1997	15,121.9
1996	15,097.1
1995	14,728.4
1994	15,044.9
1993	13,882.7
1992	12,857.3
1991	12,309.4
1990	13,859.7
1989	14,520.7
1988	15,443.2
1987	14,875.1
1986	16,044.3
1985	15,425.1
1984	14,205.1
1983	12,107.1
1982	10,357.3
1981	10,563.6
1980	11,197.5
1979	13,758.4
1978	14,981
1977	14,481.9
1976	12,969.8

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January 2026

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United States

Survey time period

1976 to 2025

Special properties

light vehicles include passenger cars and light trucks.

Supplementary notes

Monthly figures have been added up.
Go to Motor vehicles to retrieve data.
The values were not seasonally adjusted.

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In 2025, the auto industry in the United States sold approximately16.2 million light vehicle units. This figure includes retail sales of about 2.4 million passenger cars and 12.3 million light trucks.

Lower fuel consumption

There are many kinds of light vehicles available in the United States. Light-duty vehicles are popular for their utility and improved fuel economy, making them an ideal choice for savvy consumers. As of Model Year 2023, the light vehicle manufacturer with the best overall miles per gallon was Kia, with one gallon of gas allowing for 30.4 miles on the road.

Higher brand satisfaction

When asked about light vehicle satisfaction, consumers in the United States were most satisfied with Lexus, Subaru, and Toyota models. Another survey conducted in 2018 and quizzing respondents on their stance regarding the leading car brands indicated that Lexus was among the most dependable brands based on the number of problems reported per 100 vehicles.