Subaru Impreza Timing Belt or Chain (1993-2026)

The Subaru Impreza engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year; interference classification varies by engine.

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.

2026 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2025 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2024 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Subaru Impreza engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2022 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2021 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2020 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2019 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2018 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Subaru Impreza has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2017 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Subaru Impreza has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2016 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Subaru Impreza has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2015 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Subaru Impreza has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2014 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Subaru Impreza engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2013 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2012 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2011 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Subaru Impreza engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2010 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2009 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2008 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2007 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2006 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2005 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2004 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2003 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2002 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Subaru Impreza engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2001 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Subaru Impreza engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2000 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Subaru Impreza engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

1999 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Subaru Impreza engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

1998 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Subaru Impreza engines have timing belts; interference classification varies by engine.

1997 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Subaru Impreza engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1996 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Subaru Impreza engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1995 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Subaru Impreza engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

1994 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Subaru Impreza has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

1993 Subaru Impreza - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Subaru Impreza has a timing belt and is a non-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.