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Toyota Corolla, long known for their dependability, have been equipped with both timing belts and timing chains over the years.
All Toyota Corollas pre-1998 were equipped with timing belts and non-interference engines while Corolla models from 1998 to 2025 have timing chains and interference engines.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Toyota Corolla.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-2025 | All Engines | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 1983-1997 | All Engines | Timing Belt | Non-Interference |
Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
The 2025 Toyota Corolla engines all have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

All models of the 2024 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2023 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.8L Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2022 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.8L Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

All models of the 2021 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 121 hp Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| M20A-FKS 2.0L 169 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2020 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 121 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| M20A-FKS 2.0L 169 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2019 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2018 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2017 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2016 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2015 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2014 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2013 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2012 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2011 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2010 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2AZ-FE 2.4L 158 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2009 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2AZ-FE 2.4L 158 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2008 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2007 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2006 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZZ-GE 1.8L 170 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2005 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZZ-GE 1.8L 170 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2004 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2003 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

All models of the 2002 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2001 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 125 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 2000 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 125 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 1999 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 120 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All models of the 1998 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 120 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 1997 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1996 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1995 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1994 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1993 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1992 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 95 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 102 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1991 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 95 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 102 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 135 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1990 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 95 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 102 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 135 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1989 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 95 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 102 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1988 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 95 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 102 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-LC 1.6L SOHC 75 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1987 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 112 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-C 1.6L SOHC 75 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1986 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 112 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-C 1.6L SOHC 75 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1985 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 112 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 1C 1.8L Diesel 58 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-C 1.6L SOHC 75 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1984 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1C 1.8L Diesel 58 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-C 1.6L SOHC 75 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
All 1983 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-C 1.6L SOHC 75 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |

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.
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