Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Timing Chain (2001 - 2026)

Engine timing belt and timing chain components

All Acura MDX engines have timing belts from the model years 2001 to 2026. All Acura MDX engines from 2001 to 2026 are interference.

Scroll down to see specific data for your model year below.

The timing belt (or chain) maintains the proper synchronization between the various engine components in a combustion engine.

If the belt or chain stretches or breaks, it can lead to catastrophic engine damage.

Timing belts have a recommended replacement interval, while timing chains are generally rated for the engines lifetime, although they need to be inspected occasionally.

Acura MDX Timing Belt Or Chain (2001 - 2026)
Year Engine Belt Or Chain Interference Service Interval
2026 3.0L Turbo Timing Belt Interference Maintenance Minder 4; 60k extreme-temperature/towing use
2026 3.5L Timing Belt Interference Maintenance Minder 4; 60k extreme-temperature/towing use
2025 3.0L DOHC Turbo V6 355 hp (J30AD) Timing Belt Interference Maintenance Minder 4; 60k extreme-temperature/towing use
2025 3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5) Timing Belt Interference Maintenance Minder 4; 60k extreme-temperature/towing use
2024 3.0L DOHC Turbo V6 355 hp (J30AD) Timing Belt Interference Maintenance Minder 4; 60k extreme-temperature/towing use
2024 3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5) Timing Belt Interference Maintenance Minder 4; 60k extreme-temperature/towing use
2023 3.0L DOHC Turbo V6 355 hp (J30AD) Timing Belt Interference Maintenance Minder 4; 60k extreme-temperature/towing use
2023 3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5) Timing Belt Interference Maintenance Minder 4; 60k extreme-temperature/towing use
2022 3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5) Timing Belt Interference Maintenance Minder 4; 60k extreme-temperature/towing use
2022 3.0L DOHC Turbo V6 355 hp (J30AD) Timing Belt Interference Maintenance Minder 4; 60k extreme-temperature/towing use
2020 3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2020 3.0L V6 Hybrid 321 hp (J30Y1) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2019 3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2019 3.0L V6 Hybrid 321 hp (J30Y1) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2018 3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2018 3.0L V6 Hybrid 321 hp (J30Y1) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2017 3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2017 3.0L V6 Hybrid 321 hp (J30Y1) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2016 3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2015 3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2014 3.5L V6 290 hp (J35Y5) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2013 3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2012 3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2011 3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2010 3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2009 3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2008 3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2007 3.7L V6 300 hp (J37A1) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2006 3.5L V6 265 hp (J35A3) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2005 3.5L V6 265 hp (J35A3) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2004 3.5L V6 265 hp (J35A3) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2003 3.5L V6 265 hp (J35A3) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2002 3.5L V6 240 hp (J35A3) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k
2001 3.5L V6 240 hp (J35A3) Timing Belt Interference 60k - 100k