Toyota 4Runner Timing Belt Or Timing Chain (1984 - 2025)

From the model year 1984 to 2025, the Toyota 4Runner 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.

Toyota 4Runner Timing Belt Or Chain (1984 - 2025)
Year Engine Belt Or Chain Interference Service Interval
2025 2.4L I4 Turbocharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2025 2.4L I4 Turbocharged Hybrid Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2024 4.0L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2023 4.0L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2022 4.0L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2021 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2020 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2019 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2018 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2017 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2016 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2015 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2014 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2013 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2012 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2011 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2010 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2009 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2009 4.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE) Timing Belt Interference 100k miles
2008 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2008 4.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE) Timing Belt Interference 100k miles
2007 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2007 4.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE) Timing Belt Interference 100k miles
2006 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2006 4.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE) Timing Belt Interference 100k miles
2005 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2005 4.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE) Timing Belt Interference 100k miles
2004 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2004 4.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE) Timing Belt Interference 90k miles
2003 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2003 4.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE) Timing Belt Interference 90k miles
2002 3.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE) Timing Belt Non-Interference 90k miles
2001 3.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE) Timing Belt Non-Interference 90k miles
2000 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2000 3.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE) Timing Belt Non-Interference 90k miles
1999 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1999 3.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE) Timing Belt Non-Interference 90k miles
1998 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1998 3.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE) Timing Belt Non-Interference 90k miles
1997 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1997 3.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE) Timing Belt Non-Interference 90k miles
1996 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1996 3.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE) Timing Belt Non-Interference 90k miles
1995 2.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1995 3.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1994 2.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1994 3.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1993 2.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1993 3.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1992 2.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1992 3.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1991 2.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1991 3.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1990 2.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1990 3.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1989 2.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1989 3.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E) Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1988 2.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1988 2.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo 135 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1987 2.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1987 2.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo 135 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1986 2.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1986 2.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo 135 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1985 2.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1984 2.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime

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.