Toyota Highlander Timing Belt or Chain (2001-2026)

The Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander.

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

2026 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2014 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2013 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2012 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2009 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2008 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2007 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2006 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2005 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2004 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2003 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2002 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2001 Toyota Highlander - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Toyota Highlander engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by 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.