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

Researched By AutoPadre Research Team


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.

Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2018 – 2024All EnginesTiming ChainInterference
2003 - 20174 Cyl.Timing ChainInterference
2003 - 2017V6Timing BeltInterference
2002 and olderAllTiming 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.

2024 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2024 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2023 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2023 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2022 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2022 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2021 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2021 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2020 Honda Accord
2020 Honda Accord

2020 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2020 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
LFA1 2.0L 4 Cyl. 181 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2019 Honda Accord
2019 Honda Accord

2019 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2019 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
LFA1 2.0L 4 Cyl. 181 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2018 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2018 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
LFA1 2.0L 4 Cyl. 181 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2017 Honda Accord
2017 Honda Accord

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.

2017 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hpTiming BeltInterference60k-90k
2016 Honda Accord Sport
2016 Honda Accord Sport

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.

2016 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hpTiming BeltInterference60k-90k

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.

2015 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
i-MMD 2.0L 4-Cyl HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hpTiming BeltInterference60k-90k

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.

2014 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
i-MMD 2.0L 4-Cyl HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hpTiming BeltInterference60k-90k

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.

2013 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hpTiming BeltInterference60k-90k

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.

2012 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hpTiming BeltInterference60k-90k

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.

2011 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hpTiming BeltInterference60k-90k

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.

2010 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hpTiming BeltInterference60k-90k

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.

2009 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hpTiming BeltInterference60k-90k

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.

2008 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hpTiming BeltInterference60k-90k

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.

2007 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K24A8 2.4L 166 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
JNA1 3.0L V6 Hybrid 253 hpTiming BeltInterference60k
J30A5 3.0L V6 244 hpTiming BeltInterference60k

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.

2006 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K24A8 2.4L 166 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
JNA1 3.0L V6 Hybrid 253 hpTiming BeltInterference60k
J30A5 3.0L V6 244 hpTiming BeltInterference60k

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.

2005 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K24A8 2.4L 160 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
JNA1 3.0L V6 Hybrid 253 hpTiming BeltInterference60k
J30A5 3.0L V6 240 hpTiming BeltInterference60k Severe

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.

2004 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K24A4 2.4L 160 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
J30A4 3.0L 240 hpTiming BeltInterference105k

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.

2003 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
K24A4 2.4L 160 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
J30A4 3.0L 240 hpTiming BeltInterference105k

2002 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2002 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe

2001 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2001 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe

2000 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2000 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe

1999 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

1999 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe

1998 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

1998 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe

1997 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

1997 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hpTiming BeltInterference105k
F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe

1996 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

1996 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hpTiming BeltInterference105k
F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe

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.

1995 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hpTiming BeltInterference105k
F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe

1994 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

1994 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hpTiming BeltInterference105k
F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe

1993 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

1993 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe

1992 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

1992 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe
F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hpTiming BeltInterference105k Normal, 60k Severe

1991 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

1991 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hpTiming BeltInterference90k
F22A4 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hpTiming BeltInterference90k
F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hpTiming BeltInterference90k

1990 Honda Accord - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

1990 Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hpTiming BeltInterference90k
F22A4 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hpTiming BeltInterference90k
F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hpTiming BeltInterference90k
2019 Honda Accord
2019 Honda Accord

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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