Honda Accord Timing Overview (All Model Years)
Over the years Honda Accords have come equipped with both engines that have timing belts as well as engines that have timing chains.
From model year 2018 and later all Honda Accord engines came equipped with a timing chain.
From 2003 to 2017 4 cylinder Accord engines came equipped with timing chains while the V6 engines came equipped with timing belts.
All 2002 and older Accord engines came equipped with timing belts.
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2020 Honda Accord
All 2020 Honda Accords have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| LFA1 2.0L 4 Cyl. 181 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2019 Honda Accord
All 2019 Honda Accords have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| LFA1 2.0L 4 Cyl. 181 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2018 Honda Accord
All 2018 Honda Accords have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| LFA1 2.0L 4 Cyl. 181 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2017 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2017 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k-90k |
| K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2016 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2016 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k-90k |
| K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2015 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2015 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k-90k |
| K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| i-MMD 2.0L 4-Cyl Hybrid | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2014 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2014 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k-90k |
| K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| i-MMD 2.0L 4-Cyl Hybrid | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2013 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2013 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k-90k |
| K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2012 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2012 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k-90k |
| K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2011 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2011 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k-90k |
| K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2010 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2010 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k-90k |
| K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2009 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2009 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k-90k |
| K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2008 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2008 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k-90k |
| K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2007 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2007 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J30A5 3.0L V6 244 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| JNA1 3.0L V6 Hybrid 253 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| K24A8 2.4L 166 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2006 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2006 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J30A5 3.0L V6 244 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| JNA1 3.0L V6 Hybrid 253 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| K24A8 2.4L 166 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2005 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2005 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J30A5 3.0L V6 240 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k severe |
| K24A8 2.4L 160 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| JNA1 3.0L V6 Hybrid 253 hp | timing belt | interference | 60k severe |
2004 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2004 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J30A4 3.0L 240 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
| K24A4 2.4L 160 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2003 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2003 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J30A4 3.0L 240 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
| K24A4 2.4L 160 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2002 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2002 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
Note: The 2002 Accord 4 cylinder engines also have a balance shaft belt that needs to be changed at the same interval as the timing belt.
2001 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2001 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
Note: The 2001 Accord 4 cylinder engines also have a balance shaft belt that needs to be changed at the same interval as the timing belt.
2000 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 2000 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
Note: The 2000 Accord 4 cylinder engines also have a balance shaft belt that needs to be changed at the same interval as the timing belt.
1999 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 1999 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
Note: The 1999 Accord 4 cylinder engines also have a balance shaft belt that needs to be changed at the same interval as the timing belt.
1998 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 1998 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
Note: The 1998 Accord 4 cylinder engines also have a balance shaft belt that needs to be changed at the same interval as the timing belt.
1997 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 1997 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
Note: The 1997 Accord 4 cylinder engines also have a balance shaft belt that needs to be changed at the same interval as the timing belt.
1996 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 1996 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
Note: The 1996 Accord 4 cylinder engines also have a balance shaft belt that needs to be changed at the same interval as the timing belt.
1995 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 1995 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
Note: The 1995 Accord 4 cylinder engines also have a balance shaft belt that needs to be changed at the same interval as the timing belt.
1994 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 1994 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
Note: The 1994 Accord 4 cylinder engines also have a balance shaft belt that needs to be changed at the same interval as the timing belt.
1993 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 1993 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
Note: The 1993 Accord 4 cylinder engines also have a balance shaft belt that needs to be changed at the same interval as the timing belt.
1992 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 1992 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
| F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k Normal, 60k Severe |
Note: The 1992 Accord 4 cylinder engines also have a balance shaft belt that needs to be changed at the same interval as the timing belt.
1991 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 1991 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| F22A4 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hp | timing belt | interference | 90k |
Note: The 1991 Accord 4 cylinder engines also have a balance shaft belt that needs to be changed at the same interval as the timing belt.
1990 Honda Accord
All 4 cylinder 1990 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| F22A4 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hp | timing belt | interference | 90k |
Note: The 1990 Accord 4 cylinder engines also have a balance shaft belt that needs to be changed at the same interval as the timing belt.
