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Acura MDX: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2001 - 2024)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2024-02-09

From 2001 to 2024 all Acura MDX models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Acura MDX.

Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2001 – 2024AllTiming BeltInterference

Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

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2024 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2024 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k
3.0L V6 Turbo (J30AC)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2023 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2023 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k
3.0L V6 Turbo (J30AC)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2022 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2022 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 Turbo (J30AC)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k
3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2020 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2020 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 Hybrid 321 hp (J30Y1)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k
3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2019 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2019 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 Hybrid 321 hp (J30Y1)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k
3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k
2018 Acura MDX
2018 Acura MDX

2018 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2018 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 Hybrid 321 hp (J30Y1)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k
3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2017 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2017 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 Hybrid 321 hp (J30Y1)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k
3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k
2016 Acura MDX
2016 Acura MDX

2016 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2016 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k
2015 Acura MDX
2015 Acura MDX

2015 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2015 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2014 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2014 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2013 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2013 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2012 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2012 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2011 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2011 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2010 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2010 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2009 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2009 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2008 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2008 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2007 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2007 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2006 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2006 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 265 hp (J35A3)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2005 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2005 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 265 hp (J35A3)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2004 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2004 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 265 hp (J35A3)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2003 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2003 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 265 hp (J35A3)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2002 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2002 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 240 hp (J35A3)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k

2001 Acura MDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Acura MDX's have timing belts and are interference engines.

2001 Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 240 hp (J35A3)Timing BeltInterference60k - 100k
Acura MDX
Acura MDX

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.

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