Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain? (2005 - 2023)

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The 2.7L, 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.1L and 6.4L Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and interference engine.

The 3.5L Chrysler 300 engine has a timing belt and interference engine.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Chrysler 300.

Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2005 to 20232.7L, 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.1L, 6.4Ltiming chaininterference
2005 to 20103.5Ltiming beltinterference
Chrysler 300 with a special edition gray paint.
Chrysler 300 with a special edition gray paint.

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.

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.

Chrysler 300 Belt Or Chain: Jump To Model Year

2023 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2023 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
6.4L V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.6L V6timing chaininterferencelifetime
5.7L V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
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2022 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2022 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
3.6L V6timing chaininterferencelifetime
5.7L V8timing chaininterferencelifetime

2021 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2021 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.7L 363 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.6L 300 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

2020 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2020 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.7L 363 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.6L 300 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

2019 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2019 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.7L 363 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.6L 300 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

Side-By-Side Comparisons

Chrysler 300 Belt Or Chain By Year

2018 Chrysler 300
2018 Chrysler 300

2018 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2018 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.7L 363 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.6L 300 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

2017 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2017 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.7L 363 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.6L 300 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

Side-By-Side Comparisons

Popular Belt Or Chain Models

2016 Chrysler 300
2016 Chrysler 300

2016 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2016 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.7L 363 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.6L 300 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

2015 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2015 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.7L 363 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.6L 300 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

2014 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2014 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.7L 363 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.6L 300 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

2013 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2013 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
6.4L 470 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
5.7L 363 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.6L 300 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

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2012 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2012 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
6.4L 470 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
5.7L 363 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.6L 300 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

2011 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2011 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
6.4L 470 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
5.7L 363 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.6L 300 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime
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2010 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.7L, 5.7L and 6.1L 2010 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and the 3.5L engine has a timing belt. All are interference.

2010 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
6.1L 425 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
5.7L 360 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.5L 250 hp V6timing beltinterference105k
2.7L 178 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

2009 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.7L, 5.7L and 6.1L 2009 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and the 3.5L engine has a timing belt. All are interference.

2009 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
6.1L 425 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
5.7L 360 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.5L 250 hp V6timing beltinterference105k
2.7L 178 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

2008 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.7L, 5.7L and 6.1L 2008 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and the 3.5L engine has a timing belt. All are interference.

2008 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
6.1L 425 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
5.7L 360 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.5L 250 hp V6timing beltinterference105k
2.7L 178 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

2007 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.7L, 5.7L and 6.1L 2007 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and the 3.5L engine has a timing belt. All are interference.

2007 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
6.1L 425 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
5.7L 360 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.5L 250 hp V6timing beltinterference105k
2.7L 178 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

2006 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.7L, 5.7L and 6.1L 2006 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and the 3.5L engine has a timing belt. All are interference.

2006 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
6.1L 425 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
5.7L 360 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.5L 250 hp V6timing beltinterference105k
2.7L 178 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime

2005 Chrysler 300 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.7L, 5.7L and 6.1L 2005 Chrysler 300 engines have a timing chain and the 3.5L engine has a timing belt. All are interference.

2005 Chrysler 300 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
6.1L 425 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
5.7L 360 hp V8timing chaininterferencelifetime
3.5L 250 hp V6timing beltinterference105k
2.7L 178 hp V6timing chaininterferencelifetime