Does A Honda Accord Have A Timing Belt Or Timing Chain?

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Date Posted 2020-09-22

Last Updated 2021-04-30

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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.

Model Years Engine Type (Engine Code) Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Kits For Purchase
Honda Accord 2018 - 2021 all engines timing chain interference Amazon
2003 - 2017 4 cyl. timing chain interference Amazon
2003 - 2017 V6 timing belt interference Amazon
2002 and older all timing belt interference Amazon

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2021 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2020 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
LFA1 2.0L 4 Cyl. 181 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2019 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
LFA1 2.0L 4 Cyl. 181 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2018 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
LFA1 2.0L 4 Cyl. 181 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp timing belt interference 60k-90k Amazon
K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp timing belt interference 60k-90k Amazon
K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp timing belt interference 60k-90k Amazon
K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
i-MMD 2.0L 4-Cyl Hybrid timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp timing belt interference 60k-90k Amazon
K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
i-MMD 2.0L 4-Cyl Hybrid timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp timing belt interference 60k-90k Amazon
K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp timing belt interference 60k-90k Amazon
K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp timing belt interference 60k-90k Amazon
K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp timing belt interference 60k-90k Amazon
K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp timing belt interference 60k-90k Amazon
K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp timing belt interference 60k-90k Amazon
K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J30A5 3.0L V6 244 hp timing belt interference 60k Amazon
JNA1 3.0L V6 Hybrid 253 hp timing belt interference 60k Amazon
K24A8 2.4L 166 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J30A5 3.0L V6 244 hp timing belt interference 60k Amazon
JNA1 3.0L V6 Hybrid 253 hp timing belt interference 60k Amazon
K24A8 2.4L 166 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J30A5 3.0L V6 240 hp timing belt interference 60k severe Amazon
JNA1 3.0L V6 Hybrid 253 hp timing belt interference 60k Amazon
K24A8 2.4L 160 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J30A4 3.0L 240 hp timing belt interference 105k Amazon
K24A4 2.4L 160 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
J30A4 3.0L 240 hp timing belt interference 105k Amazon
K24A4 2.4L 160 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2002 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

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.
Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon

2001 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

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.
Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon

2000 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

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.
Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon

1999 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

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.
Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon

1998 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

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.
Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon

1997 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

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.
Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hp timing belt interference 105k Amazon

1996 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

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.
Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hp timing belt interference 105k Amazon

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.

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.
Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hp timing belt interference 105k Amazon

1994 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

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.
Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hp timing belt interference 105k Amazon

1993 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

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.
Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon

1992 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

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.
Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon
F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hp timing belt interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe Amazon

1991 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

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.
Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp timing belt interference 90k Amazon
F22A4 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp timing belt interference 90k Amazon
F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hp timing belt interference 90k Amazon

1990 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

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.
Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp timing belt interference 90k Amazon
F22A4 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp timing belt interference 90k Amazon
F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hp timing belt interference 90k Amazon

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