Jeep Grand Cherokee: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1993 - 2024)

All Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain. All Jeep Grand Cherokee engines are interference except for the non-interference 4.0L straight six.

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
1980-2024	All except 4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference
1980-2004	4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Non-Interference

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

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L Hybrid	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L Hybrid	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.2L V8 Supercharger	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.2L V8 Supercharger	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.2L V8 Supercharger	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.1L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.1L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.1L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.1L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain. The 4.0L is non-interference while the 5.2L is interference.

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain. The 4.0L is non-interference while the 5.2L is interference.

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain. The 4.0L is non-interference while the 5.2L is interference.

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain. The 4.0L is non-interference while the 5.2L is interference.

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain. The 4.0L is non-interference while the 5.2L is interference.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain. The 4.0L is non-interference while the 5.2L is interference.

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain. The 4.0L is non-interference while the 5.2L is interference.

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain. The 4.0L is non-interference while the 5.2L is interference.

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.9L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain. The 4.0L is non-interference while the 5.2L is interference.

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain. The 4.0L is non-interference while the 5.2L is interference.

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain. The 4.0L is non-interference while the 5.2L is interference.

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have a timing chain. The 4.0L is non-interference while the 5.2L is interference.

1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

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.