Honda and Acura cars with non-interference engines

Most Honda cars come with non-interference engines where one or more valves open to fully accommodate the area in which the pistons enter.

Usually, only those with 3.0L & 3.2 L engines tend to have non-interference engines where pistons do not travel into the open valves.

Here’s a comprehensive Honda non-interference engine list or rather, Honda cars that have non-interference engines:

Acura 3.0CL(1996–1999)

• Engine: J30A1 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 200–355 HP.
• Fuel: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 2-door coupe.

Honda Accord V6(2002)

• Engine: J30A1 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 200 HP.
• Fuel: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 5-door wagon.

Honda Avancier(1999–2003)

• Engine: J30A1 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 148/215 HP.
• Fuel: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 5-door station wagon.

Honda Odyssey (Prestige & Absolute models, 1997—1999)

• Engine: J30A3 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 202.7 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 5-door station wagon, 5-door minivan.

Honda Accord V6(2003–2005)

• Engine: J30A4 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 240, 244, 253, & 255 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 4-door sedan & 2-door coupe.

Honda Accord V6(2005–2007)

• Engine: J30A5 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 244 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 4-door sedan.

Honda Accord(China Only, 2013-2016)

• Engine: J30A5 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 200–355 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 4-door sedan.

Acura TLX Type-S(2021 Onwards)

• Engine: J30AC turbo non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 355 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 4-door sedan.

Acura MDX Type-S(2022 Onwards)

• Engine: J30AC turbo non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 355 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 5-door SUV.

Acura RDX (China, 2013–2018)

• Engine: J30Y1 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 279 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 5-door SUV.

Acura MDX (Sport Hybrid, 2017–2020)

• Engine: J30Y1 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 257 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 5-door SUV.

Honda Accord Hybrid(2005–2007)

• Engine: JNA1 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 244-255 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 4-door sedan.

Acura TL(1999-2003)

• Engine: J32A1 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.2L.
• Horsepower: 255 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 4-door sedan.

Honda Inspire(1998–2003)

• Engine: J32A1 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.2L.
• Horsepower: 255 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 4-door sedan.

Acura CL(2001–2003)

• Engine: J32A1 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.2L.
• Horsepower: 255 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 4-door sedan.

Acura CL Type-S(2001–2003)

• Engine: J32A2 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.2L.
• Horsepower: 260 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 4-door sedan.

Honda Inspire Type-S(2002–2003)

• Engine: J32A2 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.2L.
• Horsepower: 260 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 4-door sedan.

Acura TL Type-S(2002-2003)

• Engine: J32A2 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.2L.
• Horsepower: 260 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 4-door sedan.

Acura TL(2004–2008)

• Engine: J32A3 non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.2L.
• Horsepower: 258/270 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 4-door sedan.

Acura NSX 5-speed Manual Transmission(1991-1996)

• Engine: C30A non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 274 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 2-door coupe.

Acura NSX 4-Speed Automatic Transmission(1991-2005)

• Engine: C30A non-interference Honda engine.
• Engine Size: 3.0L.
• Horsepower: 274 HP.
• Fuel Type: Gasoline.
• Body Type: 2-door coupe.

Final Thoughts

Of course, each type of engine has its benefits. For example, non-interference engines are less prone to significant damage if the timing belt breaks. If the belt fails, the pistons won’t come into contact with the valves, thanks to the engine’s overall design.

As such, there’s a very low chance of significant damage to the engine in this case. Watch out for our next post for more on the benefits of each type of engine.