The in-house engine network
Automotive and motorcycle engines
- Japan-based engine facilities that handle core automotive and motorcycle engine production
- North American engine plants supplying engines for Honda and Acura vehicles and motorcycles sold in the region
- European and Asian facilities supporting local model portfolios and regional regulatory requirements
Small engines for power equipment
- North American facilities producing small engines for Honda Power Equipment and Honda Engines
- Asian facilities contributing to the global supply of small engines
- European and other regional plants supporting local markets
How the engine business fits into Honda’s corporate structure
What this means for buyers and users
Summary
Who manufactures Honda engines?
Although Honda Engines, Power Equipment, and Marine products are produced at 11 Honda manufacturing facilities worldwide, nearly 75 percent of Honda power products sold in America are produced using domestic and globally sourced parts at the Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing, Inc.
Why is Honda shutting down?
Honda Is Shutting Down Its U.S. Fuel Cell Plant to Reset Its Hydrogen Strategy. Honda will discontinue current fuel cell system production at its US joint venture plant with GM before the end of 2026. They should focus on hybrids and gas powered engines.
What Honda engines to stay away from?
Honda Earth Dreams 1.5-liter Turbo-Four
Of all the engines on this list, the Earth Dreams 1.5-liter turbo-four might be the most problematic. It's used in a host of Honda's most popular vehicles, including the CR-V and Accord, as well as the less popular Civic Si.
Whose engines are better, Honda or Toyota?
Toyota vehicles have long been celebrated for their engine reliability, requiring fewer pit stops for repairs. Yet, Honda gets similar recognition with engines that not only perform but are also known to hit near-million mileage milestones that would leave other cars in the dust.