Subaru Impreza Timing Belt or Chain (1993-2025)

Over the years the Subaru Impreza has had a mix of timing chain and timing belt based engines. From 2012 to 2025 all 2.0L engines have a timing chain while the 2.5L engine has a timing belt. From 1993 to 2011 all Impreza engines have a timing belt.

From 1999 to 2025 all Subaru Imprezas have interference engines. For 1998 the 2.2L is a non-interference engine while the 2.5L is an interference engine. From 1993 to 1997 all Impreza engines are non-interference.

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

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

2025 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Subaru Impreza engines all have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Subaru Impreza has a 2.0L engine with a timing chain and a 2.5L engine with a timing chain. Both are interference engines.

2023 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Subaru Impreza models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Subaru Impreza models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Subaru Impreza models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Subaru Impreza models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Subaru Impreza models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Subaru Impreza models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Subaru Impreza models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Subaru Impreza models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Subaru Impreza models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L 2014 Subaru Impreza models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The 2.5L 2014 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2013 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L 2013 Subaru Impreza models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The 2.5L 2013 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2012 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L 2012 Subaru Impreza models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The 2.5L 2012 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2011 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.5L 2011 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2010 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.5L 2010 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2009 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.5L 2009 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2008 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.5L 2008 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2007 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.5L 2007 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2006 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.5L 2006 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2005 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2004 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2003 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2002 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2001 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2000 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

1999 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

1998 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt. The 2.2L is non-interference and the 2.5L is interference.

1997 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and non-interference engines.

1996 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and non-interference engines.

1995 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and non-interference engines.

1994 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and non-interference engines.

1993 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Subaru Impreza models have a timing belt and non-interference engines.

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.