Honda CR-V engines with a timing chain

Many engines in the Honda CR-V 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 CR-V 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 1996 to 2018.

The timing chains in Honda CR-V 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 CR-V, make sure that the oil changes are made according to the car’s interval.

Honda CR-V engines with a timing chain

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

Honda CR-V 1996 – 1998

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 1996 and 1998.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Honda CR-V 2.0 4WD 1996 – 1998	128 hp	Timing belt

Honda CR-V 1999 – 2001

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 1999 and 2001.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Honda CR-V 2.0 4WD 1999 – 2001	128 hp	Timing belt
Honda CR-V 2.0 1999 – 2001	146 hp	Timing belt
Honda CR-V 2.0 4WD 1999 – 2001	146 hp	Timing belt

Honda CR-V 2002 – 2006

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2002 and 2006.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Honda CR-V RD 2.0 4WD 2002 – 2006	150 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V RD 2.0 4WD 2002 – 2006	155 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V RD 2.4 i-VTEC 2002 – 2006	166 hp	?
Honda CR-V RD 2.4 i-VTEC 4WD 2002 – 2006	166 hp	?
Honda CR-V RD 2.2 i-CTDi 4WD 2002 – 2006	140 hp	Timing chain

Honda CR-V 2007 – 2009

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2007 and 2009.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC 2007 – 2009	150 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC 4WD 2007 – 2009	150 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.4 i-VTEC 2007 – 2009	166 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.4 i-VTEC 4WD 2007 – 2009	166 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.2 i-CTDi 4WD 2007 – 2009	140 hp	Timing chain

Honda CR-V 2010 – 2012

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2010 and 2012.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC 4WD 2010 – 2012	150 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.4 i-VTEC 2010 – 2012	185 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.4 i-VTEC AWD 2010 – 2012	185 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC 4WD 2010 – 2012	150 hp	Timing chain

Honda CR-V 2012 – 2015

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2012 and 2015.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC 2012 – 2015	155 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC 4WD 2012 – 2015	155 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.4 i-VTEC 2012 – 2015	185 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.4 i-VTEC 4WD 2012 – 2015	185 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.4 i-VTEC AWD 2012 – 2015	188 hp	?
Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 2012 – 2015	120 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC 4WD 2012 – 2015	150 hp	Timing chain

Honda CR-V 2015 – 2018

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2015 and 2018.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC 2015 – 2018	155 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC 4WD 2015 – 2018	155 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.4 i-VTEC 2015 – 2018	185 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 2.4 i-VTEC 4WD 2015 – 2018	185 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 2015 – 2018	120 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 4WD 2015 – 2018	160 hp	Timing chain
Honda CR-V RW/RT 2017 – 2018	120 hp	Timing chain