What Cars Have Non-Interference Engines?

A non-interference engine is an engine in which the valves will not contact the pistons if the timing belt or chain breaks. This is in contrast to an interference engine, in which the valves will contact the pistons if the timing belt or chain breaks, causing significant damage.

There are a number of advantages to having a non-interference engine. First, it is much less likely to cause major damage if the timing belt or chain breaks. Second, it is typically easier and less expensive to repair a non-interference engine than an interference engine.

Here is a list of some of the cars that have non-interference engines:

Acura

1996-2001 Acura Integra
1997-2003 Acura CL
1999-2003 Acura TL
2001-2006 Acura RSX
2002-2008 Acura TSX

Alfa Romeo

2006-2017 Alfa Romeo 159
2007-2017 Alfa Romeo Brera
2008-2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
2010-2018 Alfa Romeo MiTo
2015-present Alfa Romeo Giulia

Audi

1997-2005 Audi A3
1996-2004 Audi A4
1995-2002 Audi A6
1998-2004 Audi A8
2003-2008 Audi TT

BMW

1996-2005 BMW 3 Series
1995-2003 BMW 5 Series
1998-2003 BMW 7 Series
2000-2006 BMW X5
2003-2008 BMW X3

Chevrolet

1996-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
1995-2003 Chevrolet Lumina
1999-2005 Chevrolet Malibu
2002-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
2004-2012 Chevrolet Cobalt

Chrysler

1995-2000 Chrysler Cirrus
1996-2001 Chrysler Sebring
1998-2004 Chrysler Concorde
2001-2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
2005-2010 Chrysler 300

Dodge

1995-2000 Dodge Stratus
1996-2001 Dodge Avenger
1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
2001-2006 Dodge Neon
2005-2010 Dodge Charger

Ford

1996-2000 Ford Contour
1995-2003 Ford Mustang
1996-2004 Ford Taurus
1998-2004 Ford Windstar
2005-2012 Ford Focus

Honda

1995-2001 Honda Accord
1996-2000 Honda Civic
1997-2003 Honda CR-V
1999-2004 Honda Odyssey
2001-2006 Honda Fit

Hyundai

1995-2000 Hyundai Accent
1996-2002 Hyundai Elantra
1998-2004 Hyundai Sonata
2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
2005-2012 Hyundai Tucson

Kia

1995-2000 Kia Sephia
1996-2002 Kia Sportage
1998-2004 Kia Optima
2001-2006 Kia Rio
2005-2012 Kia Sorento

Mazda

1995-2002 Mazda 626
1996-2003 Mazda Millenia
1998-2004 Mazda Protege
2001-2006 Mazda Tribute
2005-2012 Mazda 3

Mitsubishi

1995-2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
1996-2002 Mitsubishi Galant
1998-2004 Mitsubishi Montero
2001-2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
2005-2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Nissan

1995-2000 Nissan Altima
1996-2002 Nissan Maxima
1998-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
2001-2006 Nissan Sentra
2005-2012 Nissan Versa

Subaru

1995-2001 Subaru Impreza
1996-2002 Subaru Legacy