Dodge Dakota: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1987 - 2010)

The 4.7L, 3.7L, 5.9L and 3.9L Dodge Dakota engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 2.2L and 2.5L Dodge Dakota engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.

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

Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2010 - 2010	4.7L	Timing Chain	Interference
2002 - 2010	3.7L	Timing Chain	Interference
1989 - 2003	5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference
1989 - 2002	2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference
1987 - 2001	3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference
1987 - 1988	2.2L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference

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

2010 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Dodge Dakota has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Dodge Dakota has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Dodge Dakota has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2007 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Dodge Dakota has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2006 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Dodge Dakota has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2006 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2005 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Dodge Dakota has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2005 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2004 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Dodge Dakota has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2004 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2003 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Dodge Dakota has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2003 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2002 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.7L, 4.7L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

2002 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

2001 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L, 4.7L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

2001 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

2000 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L, 4.7L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

2000 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

1999 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

1999 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

1998 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

1998 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

1997 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

1997 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

1996 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

1996 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

1995 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

1995 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

1994 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

1994 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

1993 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

1993 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

1992 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1992 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

1992 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

1991 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1991 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

1991 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

1990 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1990 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

1990 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

1989 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1989 Dodge Dakota 2.5L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L and 5.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

1989 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

1988 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1988 Dodge Dakota 2.2L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

1988 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.2L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

1987 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1987 Dodge Dakota 2.2L engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.9L engine has a timing chain and are interference.

1987 Dodge Dakota Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.9L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.2L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k

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.