Subaru Outback Timing Belt or Chain (2000-2026)

The Subaru Outback 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 Outback.

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

2026 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2025 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2024 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2023 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Subaru Outback engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Subaru Outback engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Subaru Outback engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Subaru Outback engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Subaru Outback engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2017 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2016 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2015 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2014 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2013 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Subaru Outback engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2012 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2011 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2010 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Subaru Outback engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2009 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Subaru Outback engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2008 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Subaru Outback engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2007 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Subaru Outback engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2006 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Subaru Outback engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2005 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Subaru Outback engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2004 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Subaru Outback engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2003 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Subaru Outback engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2002 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Subaru Outback engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2001 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Subaru Outback engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2000 Subaru Outback - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Subaru Outback 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.