The listed Dodge Ram 1500 engines have timing chains from the model years 1981 to 2026.
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.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2026 | 3.6L Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2026 | 5.7L Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2025 | 3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2025 | 3.6L Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2024 | 3.6L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2024 | 3.6L Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2024 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2024 | 6.2L Supercharged | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2023 | 3.0L Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2023 | 3.6L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2023 | 3.6L Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2023 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2023 | 6.2L Supercharged | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2022 | 3.0L Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2022 | 3.6L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2022 | 3.6L Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2022 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2022 | 6.2L Supercharged | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2021 | 3.0L Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2021 | 3.6L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2021 | 3.6L Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2021 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2021 | 6.2L Supercharged | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2020 | 3.0L Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2020 | 3.6L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2020 | 3.6L Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2020 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2019 | 3.0L Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2019 | 3.6L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2019 | 3.6L Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2019 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2018 | 3.0L Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2018 | 3.6L Flex Fuel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2018 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2017 | 3.0L Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2017 | 3.6L Flex Fuel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2017 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2016 | 3.0L Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2016 | 3.6L Flex Fuel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2016 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2015 | 3.0L Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2015 | 3.6L Flex Fuel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2015 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2014 | 3.0L Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2014 | 3.6L Flex Fuel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2014 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2013 | 3.6L Flex Fuel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2013 | 4.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2013 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2012 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2012 | 4.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2012 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2011 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2011 | 4.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2011 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2010 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2010 | 4.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2010 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2009 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2009 | 4.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2009 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2008 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2008 | 4.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2008 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2007 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2007 | 4.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2007 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2006 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2006 | 4.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2006 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2006 | 8.3L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2005 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2005 | 4.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2005 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2005 | 8.3L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2004 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2004 | 4.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2004 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2004 | 8.3L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2003 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2003 | 4.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2003 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2003 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2002 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2002 | 4.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2002 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2001 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2001 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2001 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2000 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2000 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 2000 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1999 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1999 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1999 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1998 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1998 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1998 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1997 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1997 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1997 | 5.2L CNG | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1997 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1996 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1996 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1996 | 5.2L CNG | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1996 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1995 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1995 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1995 | 5.2L CNG | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1995 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1994 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1994 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1994 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1993 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1993 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1993 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1992 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1992 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1992 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1991 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1991 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1991 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1990 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1990 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1990 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1989 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1989 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1989 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1988 | 3.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1988 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1988 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1987 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1987 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1987 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1986 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1986 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1986 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1985 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1985 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1985 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1984 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1984 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1984 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1983 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1983 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1982 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1982 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1981 | 3.7L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1981 | 5.2L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 1981 | 5.9L | Timing Chain | Lifetime |