Toyota 4Runner Timing Belt or Chain (1984-2026)

The Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner.

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

2026 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2023 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2022 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2021 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2020 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2019 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2018 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2017 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2016 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2015 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2014 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2013 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2012 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2011 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2010 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2009 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2008 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2007 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2006 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2005 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2004 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2003 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2002 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Toyota 4Runner has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

2001 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Toyota 4Runner has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

2000 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1999 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1998 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1997 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1996 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1995 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1994 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1993 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1992 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1992 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1991 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1991 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1990 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1990 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1989 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1989 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1988 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1988 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1987 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1987 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1986 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1986 Toyota 4Runner engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1985 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1985 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

1984 Toyota 4Runner - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1984 Toyota 4Runner has a timing chain 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.