Dodge Caravan Timing Belt Or Timing Chain (1984 - 2020)

From the model year 1984 to 2020, the Dodge Caravan has various engines with either a timing belt or a timing chain. It also has both interference and non-interference engines.

Scroll down to see specific data for your model year below.

The timing belt (or chain) maintains the proper synchronization between the various engine components in a combustion engine.

If the belt or chain stretches or breaks, it can lead to catastrophic engine damage.

Timing belts have a recommended replacement interval, while timing chains are generally rated for the engines lifetime, although they need to be inspected occasionally.

Dodge Caravan Timing Belt Or Chain (1984 - 2020)
Year Engine Belt Or Chain Interference Service Interval
2020 3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2019 3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2018 3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2017 3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2016 3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2015 3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2014 3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2013 3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2012 3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2011 3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2010 4.0L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 100k miles
2010 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2010 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2009 4.0L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 100k miles
2009 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2009 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2008 4.0L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 100k miles
2008 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2008 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2007 2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 120k miles
2007 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2007 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2006 2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 120k miles
2006 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2006 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2005 2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 120k miles
2005 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2005 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2004 2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 120k miles
2004 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2004 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2003 2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 120k miles
2003 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2003 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2002 2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 120k miles
2002 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2002 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2001 2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 120k miles
2001 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2001 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2000 2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 120k miles
2000 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2000 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2000 3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1999 2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 120k miles
1999 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1999 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1999 3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1998 2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 120k miles
1998 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1998 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1998 3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1997 2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 105k miles
1997 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1997 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1997 3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1996 2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 105k miles
1996 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1996 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1996 3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1995 2.5L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1995 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1995 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1995 3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1994 2.5L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1994 3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1994 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1994 3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1993 2.5L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1993 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1993 3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1992 2.5L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1992 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1992 3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1991 2.5L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1991 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1991 3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1990 2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Grande Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1990 2.5L 4 Cyl. (Grande Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1990 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1990 3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1989 2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Grande Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1989 2.5L 4 Cyl. (Grande Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1989 3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1989 3.0L V6 (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1988 2.5L 4 Cyl. (Grande Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1988 3.0L V6 (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1987 2.5L 4 Cyl. (Grande Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1987 2.5L 4 Cyl. (Grande Caravan & Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1987 2.2L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1987 3.0L V6 (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1986 2.6L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1986 2.2L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1985 2.6L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1985 2.2L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1984 2.6L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1984 2.2L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles

TimingBeltInfo.com is a website designed to quickly find the timing belt (or chain) information for your vehicle.

Understanding the timing system in your vehicle or a possible purchase can save you money and headaches in the long run.

When in doubt, always consult with a professional mechanic.

Also, you can consult the vehicle's owner's manual.