Canadian Honda Plant Earns Bronze Americas Award in J.D. Power’s 2025 Initial Quality Study (IQS)

• Honda of Canada Mfg. Plant 2 produces the Honda CR-V and CR-V Hybrid
• The Honda CR-V Hybrid is Canada’s best-selling hybrid SUV
• Honda Odyssey, Acura Integra and Acura RDX also earned the top IQS awards in their respective segments.

Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) Plant 2 has received the Bronze Plant Award for the Americas in J.D. Power’s 2025 Initial Quality Study. HCM’s Plant 2 is Honda Motor Company’s best-performing plant in North America based on the study’s report of the fewest  manufacturing-related defects or malfunctions per vehicle. Additionally, three vehicles – the Honda Odyssey, Acura Integra and Acura RDX – earned top IQS awards in their respective segments.

“I am incredibly proud of the contribution from all our HCM associates in earning the J.D. Power award and showcasing the best of why Honda builds where we sell,” said Dave Jamieson, President and CEO, Honda Canada Inc. “This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence and the hard work of our dedicated team and suppliers. Additionally, having the Honda Odyssey, Acura Integra, and Acura RDX earn top IQS awards is a testament to Honda’s relentless pursuit of quality and innovation.”

“The J.D. Power results illustrate HCM’s unwavering commitment to quality in the vehicles our associates produce in Alliston,” said Bobbi Curran, Vice President, Honda of Canada Mfg. “This year, more than ever, we are proud to have Honda’s Canadian manufacturing recognized on the global stage as among the best of the best. Our associates and suppliers work exceptionally hard to deliver the highest possible quality for our customers.”

Honda of Canada Mfg. began operations in 1986 at its Plant 1 site and opened its Plant 2 facility in 1998. The second line has assembled a variety of Honda and Acura vehicles over the years, showcasing Honda’s reputation for flexible manufacturing. Plant 2 played an important role in supporting Honda’s global manufacturing debut of the full-size Honda Odyssey in 1998, Acura MDX in 2000, Honda Pilot in 2002, Honda Ridgeline in 2005 and the original Acura ZDX in 2009, before becoming home to the Canadian production of the CR-V in 2011.

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About Honda Canada
Honda Canada Inc. was founded in 1969 and is the parent company for both Honda and Acura vehicle brands in Canada. Since 1986, the company has produced Honda engines and over 10 million cars and light trucks at its Alliston, Ontario manufacturing facilities, where the Honda Civic and Honda CR-V are currently built. Honda Canada has invested over $21 billion in Canada, and each year sources over $3 billion in goods and services from Canadian suppliers. Since its inception, Honda Canada has sold over five million Honda and Acura passenger cars and light trucks in Canada through a dealer network of more than 280 dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.hondacanada.ca

About Honda of Canada Mfg.
Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) began production in Alliston, Ontario in November 1986 and is Honda’s only manufacturing facility in Canada. HCM’s plants sit on 890 acres, encompass approximately 4 million square feet, and employ 4,200 associates. The plants have the capacity to produce more than 400,000 vehicles each year combined. HCM manufactures two of Honda’s best-selling models, the Honda Civic and the CR-V, and produced its 10 millionth vehicle in 2023. For more information, please visit www.hondacanadamfg.ca