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Nissan Altima: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1993 - 2024)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2024-02-09

All Nissan Altima models have timing chains and interference engines.

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

Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
1993 – 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.

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2024 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2024 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2023 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2023 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2022 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2021 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 188 hp (PR25DD e-VTC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. turbocharged 248 hp (KR20DDET)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2020 Nissan Altima
2020 Nissan Altima

2020 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 188 hp (PR25DD e-VTC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. turbocharged 248 hp (KR20DDET)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2019 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 188 hp (PR25DD e-VTC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. turbocharged 248 hp (KR20DDET)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2018 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2017 Nissan Altima
2017 Nissan Altima

2017 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2016 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2015 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2014 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2013 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2012 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2011 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 198 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2010 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 198 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2009 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 198 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2008 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 198 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2007 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 198 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2006 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2006 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 245 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2005 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2005 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 245 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2004 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2004 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 245 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2003 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2003 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 245 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2002 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2002 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 240 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2001 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2001 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2000 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2000 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

1999 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

1999 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

1998 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

1998 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

1997 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1997 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

1997 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

1996 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1996 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

1996 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

1995 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1995 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

1995 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

1994 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1994 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

1994 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

1993 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1993 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

1993 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
Nissan Altima
Nissan Altima

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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