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.

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.

2009 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2008 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2007 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2006 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2005 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2004 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2003 Dodge Dakota - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.