Ask most people what Honda lasts the longest, and they’ll probably say the Civic. Honestly, it makes sense.
The Civic has built a near-unbeatable reputation for reliability over the decades. It’s been a first car, a commuter car, and a budget hero for millions of drivers.
However, according to new data, it turns out the Civic isn’t Honda’s longest-lasting vehicle.
In fact, it’s not even particularly close. The title belongs to a pickup truck that many buyers completely overlook.
The Honda Ridgeline Grabbed The Top Spot
According to iSeeCars’ 2025 Longest-Lasting Cars study, the Honda Ridgeline ranks as Honda’s most durable vehicle.
The study analyzed nearly 400 million vehicles to determine which models are most likely to reach 250,000 miles.
The Ridgeline ranked 10th overall on the list, with a 14.7 percent chance of hitting that milestone.
That makes it roughly 3.1 times more likely than the average vehicle to cross 250,000 miles.
Right behind it was the Honda Pilot, which ranked 11th overall with a 13.1 percent chance of reaching the same mark.
The Honda Odyssey also made the list at 13.0 percent.
Meanwhile, the Civic didn’t crack Honda’s top rankings.
Why The Ridgeline Performs So Well
The Ridgeline has always been a bit of an oddball in the pickup segment.
Unlike traditional body-on-frame trucks, it uses a unibody platform shared with the Pilot and Odyssey.
That gives it a smoother ride and fewer heavy-duty components that can wear out under hard commercial use.
It also benefits from Honda’s long-running 3.5-liter V6 engine, which has proven itself over millions of miles across multiple vehicles.
Many Ridgeline owners also tend to keep their trucks for practical reasons.
They’re often used as daily drivers, road trip vehicles, and light-duty haulers rather than being constantly beaten up on construction sites.
That combination appears to help them survive for the long haul.
The Civic Still Deserves Respect
This doesn’t suddenly make the Civic unreliable. Far from it.
The Civic remains one of the most dependable compact cars on the market and has absolutely earned its reputation.
Plenty of older Civics still have huge mileage numbers.
The bigger issue is ownership patterns, as many Civic owners replace them sooner.
Since they’re relatively affordable and often used as starter cars, commuters, or lease vehicles, they tend to change hands more frequently before reaching extreme mileage totals.
That hurts the Civic in studies focused purely on vehicles that cross the 250,000-mile mark.
Honda Has Multiple Mileage Champions
The bigger takeaway here is that Honda remains one of the strongest brands for long-term durability.
Having the Ridgeline, Pilot, and Odyssey all rank near the top shows that Honda builds vehicles people keep for years.
The Civic may be the most famous reliability icon, and it still deserves respect.
However, according to the latest data, Honda’s pickup quietly wears the durability crown, so that’s the go-to model if your goal is owning a Honda for 250,000 miles or more.