Toyota Rav4: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1996 - 2023)

All Toyota Rav4s from 2001 and newer have timing chains and interference engines.

All Toyota Rav4's from 2000 and older have timing belts and non-interference engines.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Toyota Rav4.

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

2023 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2006 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2005 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2004 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2003 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2002 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2001 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2000 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1999 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1998 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1997 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1997 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1996 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1996 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

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.