Honda Civic: Engines with a timing chain

Many engines in the Honda Civic have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. These usually never need to be replaced. On this page you will find a list of Honda Civic engines that have a cam chain.

You will also find information about which engines that have a timing belt.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 2001 to 2019.

The timing chains in Honda Civic are known to last very well as long as service and oil changes are handled.

If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.

Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.

This can occur if, for example, the car has not been serviced properly.

If you are considering buying a used Honda Civic, make sure that the oil changes are made according to the car’s interval.

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Honda Civic engines with a timing chain

Here you will find different engines in Honda Civic that have a timing chain. I have divided the information into different tables according to each generation and model year.

Honda Civic 2001 – 2006

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2001 and 2006.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Honda Civic 1.3 2001 – 2006	83 hp	?
Honda Civic 1.4 2001 – 2006	90 hp	?
Honda Civic 1.4 2001 – 2006	90 hp	Timing belt
Honda Civic 1.6 2001 – 2006	110 hp	Timing belt
Honda Civic Type R 2001 – 2006	200 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 1.7 CDTi 2001 – 2006	100 hp	?
Honda Civic 1.7 2001 – 2006	125 hp	?
Honda Civic 1.7 VTEC 2001 – 2006	129 hp	?

Honda Civic 2006 – 2009

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2006 and 2009.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Honda Civic 1.4 i-DSI 2006 – 2009	83 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC 2006 – 2009	140 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 2.0 i-VTEC 2006 – 2009	155 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic Type R 2006 – 2009	201 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic Type R 2006 – 2009	224 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi 2006 – 2009	140 hp	Timing chain

Honda Civic 2009 – 2012

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2009 and 2012.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC 2009 – 2012	99 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC 2009 – 2012	140 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 2.0 i-VTEC 2009 – 2012	155 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic Type R 2009 – 2012	201 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2009 – 2012	243 hp	?
Honda Civic Type R FN2 R3 2009 – 2012	254 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi 2009 – 2012	140 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC 2009 – 2012	150 hp	Timing chain

Honda Civic 2012 – 2017

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2012 and 2017.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC 2012 – 2017	99 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC 2012 – 2017	142 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic Type R 2012 – 2017	310 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC 2012 – 2017	120 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC 2012 – 2017	150 hp	Timing chain

Honda Civic 2016 – 2019

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2016 and 2019.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Honda Civic 1.6 I-VTEC 2016 – 2019	125 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 1.0 2016 – 2019	126 hp	Timing belt
Honda Civic 1.0 2016 – 2019	129 hp	?
Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC 2016 – 2019	142 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 2.0 i-VTEC 2016 – 2019	158 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 1.5 2016 – 2019	174 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic 1.5 i-VTEC Turbo 2016 – 2019	182 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic Si 2016 – 2019	208 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic Type R 2016 – 2019	320 hp	Timing chain
Honda Civic TCR 2016 – 2019	340 hp	?
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC 2016 – 2019	120 hp	Timing chain

Does the Honda Civic have a timing chain or timing belt?

Most engines in the Honda Civic have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. As long as you take care of service and oil changes, the timing chains in Honda Civic are known to last very well.