Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt or Chain (1990-2026)

The Nissan Pathfinder engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year. These engines are interference.

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

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

2026 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2025 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2024 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2022 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2021 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2020 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2019 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2018 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2017 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2016 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2015 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2014 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2012 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2011 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2010 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2009 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2008 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2007 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2006 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2004 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2003 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2002 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2001 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2000 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1999 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1998 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1997 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1996 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Nissan Pathfinder engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

1995 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1994 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1993 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1992 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1992 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1991 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1991 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1990 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1990 Nissan Pathfinder has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

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.