Honda Accord: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1990 - 2024)

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.

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

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

2024 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Honda Accords have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2023 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Honda Accords have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Honda Accords have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Honda Accords have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Honda Accords have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Honda Accords have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Honda Accords have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2017 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2016 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2016 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2015 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2015 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2014 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2014 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2013 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2013 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2012 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2012 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2011 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2011 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2010 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2010 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2009 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2009 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2008 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2008 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2007 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2007 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2006 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2006 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2005 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2005 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2004 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2004 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2003 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 2003 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

2002 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Honda Accords have a timing belt and interference engines.

2001 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Honda Accords have a timing belt and interference engines.

2000 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Honda Accords have a timing belt and interference engines.

1999 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Honda Accords have a timing belt and interference engines.

1998 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Honda Accords have a timing belt and interference engines.

1997 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1997 Honda Accords have a timing belt and interference engines.

1996 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1996 Honda Accords have a timing belt and interference engines.

1995 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder 1995 Honda Accords have a timing chain while the V6 Accords have a timing belt. Both have interference engines.

1994 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1994 Honda Accords have a timing belt and interference engines.

1993 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1993 Honda Accords have a timing belt and interference engines.

1992 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1992 Honda Accords have a timing belt and interference engines.

1991 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1991 Honda Accords have a timing belt and interference engines.

1990 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1990 Honda Accords have a timing belt and interference engines.

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.