Toyota Rav4 Timing Overview (All Model Years)
All Toyota Rav4s from 2001 and newer have timing chains and interference engines.
All Toyota Rav4s from 2000 and older have timing belts and non-interference engines.
Model | Years | Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference |
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Toyota Rav4 | 1996 - 2000 | 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference |
2001-2020 | 4 Cyl. | timing chain | interference | |
2006 - 2012 | V6 | timing chain | interference | |
Toyota Rav4 Hybrid | 2016-2021 | 4 Cyl. Hybrid | timing chain | interference |
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2021 Toyota Rav4
All 2021 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 302 hp (A25A-FXS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2020 Toyota Rav4
All 2020 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 219 hp (A25B-FXS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 202 hp (A25A-FKS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2019 Toyota Rav4
All 2019 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 219 hp (A25B-FXS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 202 hp (A25A-FKS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2018 Toyota Rav4
All 2018 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 194 hp (2AR-FXE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2017 Toyota Rav4
All 2017 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 194 hp (2AR-FXE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2016 Toyota Rav4
All 2016 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 194 hp (2AR-FXE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2015 Toyota Rav4
All 2015 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2014 Toyota Rav4
All 2014 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2013 Toyota Rav4
All 2013 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2012 Toyota Rav4
All 2012 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2011 Toyota Rav4
All 2011 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2010 Toyota Rav4
All 2010 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2009 Toyota Rav4
All 2009 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2008 Toyota Rav4
All 2008 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (2AZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2007 Toyota Rav4
All 2007 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (2AZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2006 Toyota Rav4
All 2006 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (2AZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2005 Toyota Rav4
All 2005 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (2AZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2004 Toyota Rav4
All 2004 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (2AZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2003 Toyota Rav4
All 2003 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (2AZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2002 Toyota Rav4
All 2002 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (2AZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2001 Toyota Rav4
All 2001 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (2AZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2000 Toyota Rav4
All 2000 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k |
1999 Toyota Rav4
All 1999 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k |
1998 Toyota Rav4
All 1998 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k |
1997 Toyota Rav4
All 1997 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k |
1996 Toyota Rav4
All 1996 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k |