Toyota Tacoma: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1995 - 2023)

All 4 cylinder Toyota Tacomas come with a timing chain and have an interference engine. V6 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and interference engines from 2005 to 2023. V6 models from 1995 to 2004 have timing belts and non-interference engines.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Toyota Tacoma.

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

2023 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2014 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2013 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2012 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2009 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2008 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2006 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2005 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.

2004 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2004 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

2003 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2003 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

2002 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2002 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

2001 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2001 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

2000 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2000 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

1999 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1999 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

1998 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1998 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

1997 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1997 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1997 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

1996 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1996 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1996 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

1995 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1995 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1995 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-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.