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Jeep Wrangler: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1987 - 2024)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team


The Jeep Wrangler's engines have both timing chains and timing belts depending on the model year and engine size. All engines apart from the 2.4L have a timing chain. The 2.4L has a timing belt and is interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Jeep Wrangler.

Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2018 - 20242.0L HybridTiming ChainInterference
2020 - 20242.0L TurbochargedTiming ChainInterference
2020 - 20233.0L DieselTiming ChainInterference
2012 - 20233.6LTiming ChainInterference
2021 - 20236.4LTiming ChainInterference
2007 - 20113.8LTiming ChainInterference
2003 - 20062.4LTiming BeltNon-Interference
1990 - 20064.0LTiming ChainInterference
1987 - 20022.5LTiming ChainInterference
1987 - 19904.2LTiming ChainInterference

Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Jeep Wrangler
2024 Jeep Wrangler

2024 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2024 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
6.4L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.6LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2023 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2023 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
6.4L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.6L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.6LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.0L DieselTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2022 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
6.4L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.6L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.6LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.0L DieselTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe

2021 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
6.4LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.6LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.0L DieselTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4X4.
2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4X4.

2020 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.6LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.0L DieselTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL Sahara off road with mountains.
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL Sahara off road with mountains.

2019 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.6LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2018 Jeep Mopar Wrangler Rubicon vehicle at the North American International Auto Show.
2018 Jeep Mopar Wrangler Rubicon vehicle at the North American International Auto Show.

2018 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.6LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2017 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.6LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2016 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.6LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2015 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.6LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2014 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.6LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2013 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.6LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2012 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.6LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2011 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.8LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2010 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.8LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2009 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.8LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2008 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.8LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2007 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.8LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2006 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Jeep Wrangler 2.4L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 4.0L engine has a timing chain is interference.

2006 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4LTiming BeltNon-Interference90k

2005 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Jeep Wrangler 2.4L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 4.0L engine has a timing chain is interference.

2005 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4LTiming BeltNon-Interference90k

2004 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Jeep Wrangler 2.4L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 4.0L engine has a timing chain is interference.

2004 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4LTiming BeltNon-Interference90k

2003 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Jeep Wrangler 2.4L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 4.0L engine has a timing chain is interference.

2003 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4LTiming BeltNon-Interference90k

2002 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2002 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2001 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2001 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2000 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2000 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

1999 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1999 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

1998 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1998 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

1997 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1997 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

1995 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1995 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

1994 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1994 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

1993 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1993 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

1992 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1992 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1992 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

1991 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1991 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1991 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

1990 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1990 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1990 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.2LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

1989 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1989 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1989 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.2LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

1988 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1988 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1988 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.2LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

1987 Jeep Wrangler - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1987 Jeep Wrangler has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1987 Jeep Wrangler Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.2LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
Jeep Rubicon Wrangler in the rain at dusk.
Jeep Rubicon Wrangler in the rain at dusk.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.

Jeep Wrangler Belt Or Chain Comparisons By Year