Does the 2017 Acura RDX have a timing belt?

The 2017 Acura RDX's engine is equipped with a timing belt, which Acura recommends You change every 7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. This can be beneficial or detrimental, depending on Your outlook. However, most automotive enthusiasts have a disinclination towards timing belts, because timing chains have a greater longevity. Whereas the RDX's belt will last 100,000 miles, a timing chain has an effective lifetime of around 250,000 miles. However, swapping out a timing belt is cheaper and less time intensive, partially because they're designed to be replaced. A timing chain replacement may cost You as much as $3,000 if it fails prematurely, whereas a timing belt swap might run around a third of that. Just make sure You stay on top of the replacement schedule with Your belt though, because a catastrophic failure while driving has the potential to destroy Your engine and cause dire consequences, up to and including loss of life.