Is Honda Japan or USA built?
Honda is a Japanese company, but much of its production for the U.S. market is built in North America. Some models are still produced in Japan or other regions, making Honda both Japan-built in origin and globally manufactured.
Background: Honda's global footprint
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., founded in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo, operates a worldwide network of manufacturing plants. While design, engineering, and key development activities are spread across several regions, the company has increasingly localized production to serve regional markets efficiently and manage costs, tariffs, and supply chains.
Where Honda builds for the U.S. market
The following major sites in North America illustrate where Honda's U.S.-bound vehicles are assembled and engines are produced. The information reflects the company's network as of 2024-2025 and may evolve with plant upgrades or shifts in production strategy.
- Lincoln, Alabama — Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA): Vehicle assembly plant serving the U.S. market.
- Marysville, Ohio — Honda Manufacturing of America (HMA): Large assembly complex for U.S.-bound Honda vehicles.
- East Liberty, Ohio — Honda Manufacturing of America: Another assembly site contributing to U.S. production.
- Anna, Ohio — Anna Engine Plant: Engine manufacturing facility supplying Honda's North American vehicles.
- Alliston, Ontario — Honda of Canada Manufacturing: Vehicle assembly plant producing cars for Canada and North American export.
The presence of these facilities underscores Honda's strategy to localize production in North America to meet U.S. demand efficiently while supporting thousands of jobs across multiple states and Canada.
Global context
Beyond North America, Honda maintains manufacturing sites across Japan, Asia, Europe, and other regions. While a sizable portion of U.S.-market vehicles are made in North America, Honda continues to balance global production to meet regional demand, which means some models are produced in Japan or other markets for export or local needs.
Summary
Honda remains a Japanese brand with a truly global manufacturing network. For the U.S. market, a substantial share of vehicles are built in North American facilities in Alabama, Ohio, and Ontario, reflecting a strategy that combines local production with a strong engineering and design presence in Japan. In short: Honda is Japan-origin built, but much of its U.S.-bound production takes place in North America, with a mix of plants around the world contributing to the lineup available to American consumers.
