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Jeep Compass: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2007 - 2024)

Researched By AutoPadre Research Team


All Jeep Compass's have a timing chain and interference engine.

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

Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2007 - 2024AllTiming ChainInterference

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.

Jeep Compass Belt Or Chain

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2024 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2024 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2023 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2023 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2022 Jeep Compasses on the lot
2022 Jeep Compasses on the lot

2022 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2021 Jeep Compass
2021 Jeep Compass

2021 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2020 Jeep Compass
2020 Jeep Compass

2020 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2019 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2018 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2017 Jeep Compass
2017 Jeep Compass

2017 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. DOHCTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 4 Cyl. SOHCTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2016 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2015 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2014 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2013 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2012 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2011 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2010 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2009 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2008 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2007 Jeep Compass - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Jeep Compass models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Jeep Compass Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass

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.

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