All Nissan Pathfinder engines from 2001 to 2024 have a timing chain and are interference. All Nissan Pathfinder engines from 1990 to 2000 have a timing belt and are interference.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Nissan Pathfinder.
Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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2001 to 2024 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
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1990-2000 | All | Timing Belt | Interference |
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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.
2024 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder engines have timing chains and are interference.
2024 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2023 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder engines have timing chains and are interference.
2023 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2022 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder engines have timing chains and are interference.
2022 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2021 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2021 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2021 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2020 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2020 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2019 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2019 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2018 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2018 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2017 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2016 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2016 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2015 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2015 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2014 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2013 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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5.6L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
4.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2012 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2012 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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5.6L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
4.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2011 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2011 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2011 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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5.6L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
4.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2010 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2010 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2010 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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5.6L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
4.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2009 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2009 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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5.6L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
4.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2008 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2008 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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5.6L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
4.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2007 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2007 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2007 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2006 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2005 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2005 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2005 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2004 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2004 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2004 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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5.6L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2003 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2003 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2003 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2002 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2002 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2002 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2001 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2001 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2001 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2000 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2000 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2000 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.3L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
1999 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1999 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing belt and are interference.
1999 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.3L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
1998 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1998 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing belt and are interference.
1998 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.3L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
1997 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1997 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing belt and are interference.
1997 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.3L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
1996 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1996 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing belt and are interference.
1996 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.3L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
3.0L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
1995 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1995 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing belt and are interference.
1995 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1994 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1994 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing belt and are interference.
1994 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1993 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1993 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing belt and are interference.
1993 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1992 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1992 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing belt and are interference.
1992 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1991 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1991 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing belt and are interference.
1991 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1990 Nissan Pathfinder - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1990 Nissan Pathfinder engines have a timing belt and are interference.
1990 Nissan Pathfinder Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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.
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