Nissan Maxima: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1985 - 2023)

The Nissan Maxima with the 3.5L engine has a timing chain while the 3.0L engine has a timing belt. Both are interference.

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

Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
1995 - 2023	3.5L	Timing Chain	Interference
1985 - 1994	3.0L	Timing Belt	Interference

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

2023 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2023 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2022 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2022 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2021 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2021 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2020 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2020 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2019 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2019 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2018 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2018 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2017 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2017 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2016 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2014 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2014 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2013 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2012 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2012 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2011 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2010 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2009 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2008 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2007 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2007 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2006 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2006 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2005 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2005 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2004 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2004 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2003 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2003 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2002 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2002 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2001 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2001 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2000 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

2000 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1999 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

1999 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1998 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

1998 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1997 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

1997 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1996 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

1996 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1995 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Nissan Maxima engines have timing chains and are interference.

1995 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1994 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Nissan Maxima engines have timing belts and are interference.

1994 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 SOHC	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
3.0L V6 DOHC	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

1993 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Nissan Maxima engines have timing belts and are interference.

1993 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 SOHC	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
3.0L V6 DOHC	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

1992 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1992 Nissan Maxima engines have timing belts and are interference.

1992 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 SOHC	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
3.0L V6 DOHC	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

1991 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1991 Nissan Maxima engines have timing belts and are interference.

1991 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

1990 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1990 Nissan Maxima engines have timing belts and are interference.

1990 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

1989 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1989 Nissan Maxima engines have timing belts and are interference.

1989 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

1988 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1988 Nissan Maxima engines have timing belts and are interference.

1988 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

1987 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1987 Nissan Maxima engines have timing belts and are interference.

1987 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

1986 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1986 Nissan Maxima engines have timing belts and are interference.

1986 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

1985 Nissan Maxima - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1985 Nissan Maxima engines have timing belts and are interference.

1985 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

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.