Subaru Forester Timing Belt or Chain (1998-2026)

The Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester.

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

2026 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Subaru Forester engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Subaru Forester engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Subaru Forester has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2023 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Subaru Forester has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2022 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Subaru Forester has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2021 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Subaru Forester has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2020 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Subaru Forester has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2019 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Subaru Forester has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2018 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Subaru Forester engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Subaru Forester engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Subaru Forester engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Subaru Forester engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2014 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Subaru Forester engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2013 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Subaru Forester engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2012 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Subaru Forester engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2011 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Subaru Forester engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2010 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Subaru Forester engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2009 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Subaru Forester engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2008 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Subaru Forester engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2007 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Subaru Forester engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2006 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Subaru Forester engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2005 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Subaru Forester engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2004 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Subaru Forester engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2003 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Subaru Forester engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2002 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Subaru Forester has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

2001 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Subaru Forester has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

2000 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Subaru Forester has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1999 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Subaru Forester has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1998 Subaru Forester - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Subaru Forester 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.