Toyota Highlander Timing Overview (All Model Years)
All 4 cylinder Toyota Highlanders from 2001 up to 2021 are equipped with a timing chain and an interference engine.
All V6 Toyota Highlanders from 2007 and older have timing belts and non-interference engines.
All V6 Toyota Highlanders from 2008 to 2021 have timing chains and interference engines.
| Model | Years | Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander | 2001-2007, 2009-2014 | 4 Cylinder | timing chain | interference | Amazon |
| 2001-2007 | V6 | timing belt | non-interference | Amazon | |
| 2008-2021 | V6 | timing chain | interference | Amazon | |
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2006-2010 | V6 | timing belt | non-interference | Amazon |
| 2011-2021 | V6 | timing chain | interference | Amazon |
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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.
2021 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2021 Toyota Highlander models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2020 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Toyota Highlander models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2019 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Toyota Highlander models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6, 295 hp (2GR-FKS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl., 185 hp (1AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid, 306 hp (2GR-FXE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2018 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Toyota Highlander models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6, 295 hp (2GR-FKS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl., 185 hp (1AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid, 306 hp (2GR-FXE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2017 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Toyota Highlander models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6, 295 hp (2GR-FKS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl., 185 hp (1AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid, 306 hp (2GR-FXE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2016 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Toyota Highlander models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6, 270 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl., 185 hp (1AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid, 280 hp (2GR-FXE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2015 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Toyota Highlander models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6, 270 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl., 185 hp (1AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid, 280 hp (2GR-FXE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2014 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Toyota Highlander models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6, 270 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl., 185 hp (1AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid, 280 hp (2GR-FXE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2013 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Toyota Highlander models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6, 270 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl., 185 hp (1AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid, 280 hp (2GR-FXE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2012 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Toyota Highlander models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6, 270 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl., 185 hp (1AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid, 280 hp (2GR-FXE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2011 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2011 Toyota Highlander models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6, 270 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl., 185 hp (1AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid, 280 hp (2GR-FXE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2010 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
All conventional 2010 Toyota Highlander models have timing chains and interference engines while the Highlander Hybrid has a timing belt along with a non-interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6, 270 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl., 185 hp (1AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.3L V6 Hybrid, 270 hp (3MZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k | Amazon |
2009 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
All conventional 2009 Toyota Highlander models have timing chains and interference engines while the Highlander Hybrid has a timing belt along with a non-interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6, 270 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl., 185 hp (1AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.3L V6 Hybrid, 270 hp (3MZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k | Amazon |
2008 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
The conventional 2008 Toyota Highlander models have timing chains and interference engines while the Hybrids have timing belts and non-interference engines.
2007 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 4 cylinder 2007 Toyota Highlander has a timing chain and interference engine while both the conventional V6 and Hybrid V6 have timing belts and non-interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl., 160 hp (2AZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.3L V6, 230 hp (3MZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 100k | Amazon |
| 3.3L V6 Hybrid, 270 hp (3MZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 100k | Amazon |
2006 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 4 cylinder 2006 Toyota Highlander has a timing chain and interference engine while both the conventional V6 and Hybrid V6 have timing belts and non-interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl., 160 hp (2AZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.3L V6, 230 hp (3MZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 100k | Amazon |
| 3.3L V6 Hybrid, 270 hp (3MZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 100k | Amazon |
2005 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 4 cylinder 2005 Toyota Highlander has a timing chain and an interference engine while the V6 has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
2004 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 4 cylinder 2004 Toyota Highlander has a timing chain and an interference engine while the V6 has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
2003 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 4 cylinder 2003 Toyota Highlander has a timing chain and an interference engine while the V6 has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
2002 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 4 cylinder 2002 Toyota Highlander has a timing chain and an interference engine while the V6 has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
2001 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 4 cylinder 2001 Toyota Highlander has a timing chain and an interference engine while the V6 has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
