Does the 2019 Honda CR-V have a timing belt or chain?

The 2019 Honda CR-V is equipped with a timing chain. Unlike a belt, which needs routine replacement, a chain is designed to last the life of a vehicle. However, this doesn't always happen. It's easiest to understand what a chain does by picturing a bicycle chain. It's constantly turning while the bike is in motion. This is what a timing chain does. It interacts with the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets, turning them to make sure the intake and exhaust valves open and close properly. This needs to happen every time the engine fires. If the chain breaks, expensive engine damage can be resulted. The most common symptom of a failing chain in the CR-V is rattling in the engine compartment. If You hear this, there are likely small fragments of the chain that have been broken off by friction and are now bouncing around in the oil drain pan. The average cost to replace the timing chain in the 2019 CR-V is $1,300 to $1,600, including labor.