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Nissan Frontier: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1998 - 2024)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2024-02-09

From 2005 to 2024 all Nissan Frontier models have timing chains and interference engines. From 1998 to 2004 all 4 Cylinder Nissan Frontier models have timing chains and interference engines while the V6 models have timing belts and interference engines.

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

Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2005 - 2024AllTiming ChainInterference
1998 - 20044 cylinderTiming ChainInterference
1999 - 2004V6Timing BeltInterference

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 Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2024 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.8L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2023 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2023 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.8L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2022 Nissan Frontier
2022 Nissan Frontier

2022 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2022 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.8L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2021 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2021 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.8L 310 hp V6 (VQ38DD)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2020 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2020 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.8L 310 hp V6 (VQ38DD)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2019 Nissan Frontier Pro 4x
2019 Nissan Frontier Pro 4x

2019 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2019 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2018 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2018 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2017 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2017 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2016 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2016 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2015 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2015 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2014 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2014 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2013 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2013 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2012 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2012 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2011 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2011 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2010 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2010 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2009 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2009 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2008 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2008 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2007 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2007 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2006 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2006 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2005 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2005 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
4.0L V6 261 hp (VQ40DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 152 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2004 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Nissan Frontier V6 models have timing belts and interference engines while the 4 cylinder models have timing chains and interference engines.

2004 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L V6 Supercharged 210 hp (VG33ER)Timing BeltInterference105k
3.3L V6 170 hp (VG33E)Timing BeltInterference105k
2.4L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2003 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Nissan Frontier V6 models have timing belts and interference engines while the 4 cylinder models have timing chains and interference engines.

2003 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L V6 Supercharged 210 hp (VG33ER)Timing BeltInterference105k
3.3L V6 170 hp (VG33E)Timing BeltInterference105k
2.4L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2002 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Nissan Frontier V6 models have timing belts and interference engines while the 4 cylinder models have timing chains and interference engines.

2002 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L V6 Supercharged 210 hp (VG33ER)Timing BeltInterference105k
3.3L V6 170 hp (VG33E)Timing BeltInterference105k
2.4L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2001 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Nissan Frontier V6 models have timing belts and interference engines while the 4 cylinder models have timing chains and interference engines.

2001 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L V6 Supercharged 210 hp (VG33ER)Timing BeltInterference105k
3.3L V6 170 hp (VG33E)Timing BeltInterference105k
2.4L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2000 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Nissan Frontier V6 models have timing belts and interference engines while the 4 cylinder models have timing chains and interference engines.

2000 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L V6 170 hp (VG33E)Timing BeltInterference105k
2.4L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

1999 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Nissan Frontier V6 models have timing belts and interference engines while the 4 cylinder models have timing chains and interference engines.

1999 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L V6 170 hp (VG33E)Timing BeltInterference105k
2.4L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

1998 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

1998 Nissan Frontier Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (KA24DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
Nissan Frontier
Nissan Frontier

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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