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Volkswagen Jetta: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2000 - 2024)

Researched By AutoPadre Research Team


The Volkswagen Jetta has had both timing belts and timing chains over it's lifespan. Check the table below to see the data for your model year.

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

Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2022 – 20241.5LTiming BeltInterference
2012 - 20211.4LTiming BeltInterference
2009 - 20242.0L, 2.0L Turbo (gas)Timing ChainInterference
2012 - 20171.8LTiming ChainInterference
2009 - 20152.0L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterference
2005 - 20142.5LTiming ChainInterference
2000 - 20051.8LTiming BeltInterference
2000 - 20061.9LTiming BeltInterference
2000 - 20061.9LTiming BeltInterference
2000 - 20082.0LTiming BeltInterference
2000 - 20042.8LTiming ChainInterference

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.

2024 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.5L Turbo engine has a timing belt while the 2.0L engine has a timing chain. Both have an interference engine.

2024 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2023 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.5L Turbo engine has a timing belt while the 2.0L engine has a timing chain. Both have an interference engine.

2023 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2022 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.5L Turbo engine has a timing belt while the 2.0L engine has a timing chain. Both have an interference engine.

2022 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
2021 Volkswagen Jetta

2021 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L Turbo engine has a timing belt while the 2.0L engine has a timing chain. Both have an interference engine.

2021 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.4L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2020 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L Turbo engine has a timing belt while the 2.0L engine has a timing chain. Both have an interference engine.

2020 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.4L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
2019 Volkswagen Jetta

2019 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L Turbo engine has a timing belt while the 2.0L engine has a timing chain. Both have an interference engine.

2019 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.4L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2018 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L Turbo engine has a timing belt while the 2.0L engine has a timing chain. Both have an interference engine.

2018 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.4L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2017 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L turbo engine has a timing belt while the 1.8L and 2.0L turbo engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2017 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.8L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.4L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2016 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L turbo engine has a timing belt while the 1.8L and 2.0L turbo engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2016 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.8L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.4L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k
1.4L Hybrid TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2015 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L and 2.0L diesel turbo engines have a timing belt while the 1.8L and 2.0L gas turbo engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.8L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.4L Hybrid TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2014 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L and 2.0L diesel engines have a timing belt while the 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.5L gas engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.8L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.4L Hybrid TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2013 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L and 2.0L diesel engines have a timing belt while the 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.5L gas engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.8L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.4L Hybrid TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2012 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L and 2.0L diesel engines have a timing belt while the 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.5L gas engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.8L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.4L Hybrid TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2011 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta with 2.0L diesel engines have a timing belt while the 2.0L and 2.5L gas engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2010 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta with 2.0L diesel engines have a timing belt while the 2.0L and 2.5L gas engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2009 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta with 2.0L diesel engines have a timing belt while the 2.0L and 2.5L gas engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2009 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2008 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta with a 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.5L engines have a timing chain. Both have interference engines.

2008 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2007 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Volkswagen Jetta with a 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.5L engines have a timing chain. Both have interference engines.

2007 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2006 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta with a 2.0L engine or 1.9L diesel has a timing belt while the 2.5L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2006 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k
1.9L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterference60k

2005 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.8L, 1.9L diesel or 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.5L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2005 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k
1.9L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterference60k
1.8L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2004 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.8L, 1.9L diesel or 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.8L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2004 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k
1.9L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterference60k
1.8L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2003 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.8L, 1.9L diesel or 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.8L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2003 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k
1.9L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterference60k
1.8L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2002 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.8L, 1.9L diesel or 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.8L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2002 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k
1.9L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterference60k
1.8L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2001 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.8L, 1.9L diesel or 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.8L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2001 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k
1.9L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterference60k
1.8L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k

2000 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.8L, 1.9L diesel or 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.8L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2000 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k
1.9L TurbodieselTiming BeltInterference60k
1.8L TurboTiming BeltInterference60k
Volkswagen Jetta parked on side road.
Volkswagen Jetta parked on side road.

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.

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