Find Your Honda J-Series Engine Code

Many Honda and Acura owners know their vehicle, but not the exact J-series engine code. This guide helps you quickly identify which J-series engine came in your vehicle so you can select the correct parts with confidence.

J30 Series Engines

J30A1

  • 1997–1999 Acura CL

  • 1998–2002 Honda Accord V6

J30A4

  • 2003–2005 Honda Accord V6

J30A5

  • 2006–2007 Honda Accord V6


J32 Series Engines

J32A1

  • 1999–2003 Acura TL

  • 2001–2003 Acura CL

J32A2

  • 2001–2003 Acura CL Type-S

  • 2002–2003 Acura TL Type-S

J32A3

  • 2004–2008 Acura TL


J35 Series Engines (A-Series)

J35A1

  • 1999–2001 Honda Odyssey

J35A3

  • 2001–2002 Acura MDX

  • 2004–2007 Saturn Vue

J35A4

  • 2003–2004 Honda Pilot

  • 2002–2004 Honda Odyssey

J35A5

  • 2003–2006 Acura MDX

J35A6

  • 2005–2010 Honda Odyssey

  • 2005 Honda Pilot

J35A7

  • 2005–2010 Honda Odyssey

J35A8

  • 2005–2008 Acura RL

  • 2007–2008 Acura TL Type-S

J35A9

  • 2006–2008 Honda Ridgeline

  • 2006–2008 Honda Pilot


J35 Series Engines (Y-Series)

J35Y1

  • 2013–2017 Honda Accord V6

J35Y2

  • 2013–2017 Honda Accord V6 (6MT)

J35Y4

  • 2014–2016 Acura RLX

J35Y5

  • 2014–2016 Acura MDX

J35Y6

  • 2015–2016 Acura TLX

  • 2016+ Honda Pilot

  • 2017+ Honda Ridgeline

  • 2018+ Honda Odyssey


J35 Series Engines (Z-Series)

J35Z1

  • 2006–2008 Honda Pilot

J35Z2

  • 2008–2012 Honda Accord V6 (Automatic)

  • 2013–2017 Acura RDX

J35Z3

  • 2008–2012 Honda Accord V6 (6MT)

J35Z4

  • 2009–2015 Honda Pilot

J35Z5

  • 2009–2014 Honda Ridgeline

J35Z6

  • 2010–2014 Acura TSX V6

  • 2009–2014 Acura TL (No SH-AWD)

J35Z8

  • 2011–2017 Honda Odyssey


J37 Series Engines

J37A1

  • 2007–2013 Acura MDX

J37A2

  • 2009–2012 Acura RL

J37A4

  • 2009–2014 Acura TL SH-AWD

J37A5

  • 2010–2013 Acura ZDX

Still unsure which engine you have?
The engine code is stamped on the block and can also be found on your vehicle’s VIN tag or factory documentation.