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The Dodge Grand Caravan and Caravan engines had timing belts and timing chains over the years depending on the engine size.
The 3.6L, 3.3L, 3.8L and 2.6L engines all have timing chains and are interference.
The 4.0L, 2.4L, 2.5L, 3.0L and 2.2L engines all have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Dodge Caravan.
Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
---|---|---|---|
2011 to 2020 | 3.6L V6 | timing chain | interference |
1989 to 2010 | 3.3L | timing chain | interference |
1994 to 2010 | 3.8L | timing chain | interference |
2008 to 2010 | 4.0L | timing belt | non-interference |
1996 to 2007 | 2.4L | timing belt | non-interference |
1987 to 2000 | 3.0L | timing belt | non-interference |
1987 to 1995 | 2.5L | timing belt | non-interference |
1984 to 1987 | 2.2L | timing belt | non-interference |
1984 to 1987 | 2.6L | timing chain | interference |
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.
All 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.6L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 4.0L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
4.0L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 100k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 4.0L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
4.0L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 100k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 4.0L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
4.0L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 100k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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All 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference. The 2007 Dodge Caravan 2.4L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 2007 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engine has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 120k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference. The 2006 Dodge Caravan 2.4L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 2006 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engine has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 120k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference. The 2005 Dodge Caravan 2.4L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 2005 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engine has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 120k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference. The 2004 Dodge Caravan 2.4L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 2004 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engine has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 120k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference. The 2003 Dodge Caravan 2.4L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 2003 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engine has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 120k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference. The 2002 Dodge Caravan 2.4L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 2002 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engine has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 120k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan engines have a timing chain and are interference. The 2001 Dodge Caravan 2.4L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 2001 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engine has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 120k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have timing chains and are interference while the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference. The 2000 Dodge Caravan 2.4L and 3.0L engine have timing belts and are non-interference while the 2000 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engine has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 120k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have timing chains and are interference while the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference. The 1999 Dodge Caravan 2.4L and 3.0L engine have timing belts and are non-interference while the 1999 Dodge Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 120k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have timing chains and are interference while the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference. The 1998 Dodge Caravan 2.4L and 3.0L engine have timing belts and are non-interference while the 1998 Dodge Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 120k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have timing chains and are interference while the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 2.4L and 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference. The 1997 Dodge Caravan 2.4L and 3.0L engine have timing belts and are non-interference while the 1997 Dodge Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 105k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have timing chains and are interference while the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan 2.4L and 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference. The 1996 Dodge Caravan 2.4L and 3.0L engine have timing belts and are non-interference while the 1996 Dodge Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 105k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have timing chains and are interference while the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference. The 1995 Dodge Caravan 2.5L and 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference while the 1995 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L and 3.8L engines have timing chains and are interference while the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference. The 1994 Dodge Caravan 2.5L and 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference while the 1994 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
3.8L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L engines have timing chains and are interference while the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference. The 1993 Dodge Caravan 2.5L and 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference while the 1993 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L engines have timing chains and are interference while the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference. The 1992 Dodge Caravan 2.5L and 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference while the 1992 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L engines have timing chains and are interference. The 1991 Dodge Caravan 2.5L and 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference while the 1991 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L engines have timing chains and are interference. The 1990 Dodge Caravan 2.5L and 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference while the 1990 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Grande Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
2.5L 4 Cyl. (Grande Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L engines have timing chains and are interference. The 1989 Dodge Caravan 2.5L and 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference while the 1989 Dodge Caravan 3.3L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Grande Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
2.5L 4 Cyl. (Grande Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
3.3L V6 (Grand Caravan & Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan 2.5L engines have timing belts and are non-interference. The 1988 Dodge Caravan 2.5L and 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. (Grande Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
3.0L V6 (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1987 Dodge Grand Caravan 2.5L engines have timing belts and are non-interference. The 1987 Dodge Caravan 2.2L, 2.5L and 3.0L engines have timing belts and are non-interference. The 1987 Dodge Caravan 2.6L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. (Grande Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
2.5L 4 Cyl. (Grande Caravan & Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
2.2L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
3.0L V6 (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1986 Dodge Caravan 2.2L engines have timing belts and are non-interference. The 1986 Dodge Caravan 2.6L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.6L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.2L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1985 Dodge Caravan 2.2L engines have timing belts and are non-interference. The 1985 Dodge Caravan 2.6L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.6L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.2L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 1984 Dodge Caravan 2.2L engines have timing belts and are non-interference. The 1984 Dodge Caravan 2.6L engines have timing chains and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.6L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.2L 4 Cyl. (Caravan) | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
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