Nissan Frontier: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1998 - 2024) (2024)

From 2005 to 2024 all Nissan Frontier models have timing chains and interference engines. From 1998 to 2004 all 4 Cylinder Nissan Frontier models have timing chains and interference engines while the V6 models have timing belts and interference engines.

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

Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weatherconditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

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

2024 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2023 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2022 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2021 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2020 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2019 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2018 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2017 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2016 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2015 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2014 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2013 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2012 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2011 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2010 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2009 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2008 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2007 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2006 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2005 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

2004 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Nissan Frontier V6 models have timing belts and interference engines while the 4 cylinder models have timing chains and interference engines.

2003 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Nissan Frontier V6 models have timing belts and interference engines while the 4 cylinder models have timing chains and interference engines.

2002 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Nissan Frontier V6 models have timing belts and interference engines while the 4 cylinder models have timing chains and interference engines.

2001 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Nissan Frontier V6 models have timing belts and interference engines while the 4 cylinder models have timing chains and interference engines.

2000 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Nissan Frontier V6 models have timing belts and interference engines while the 4 cylinder models have timing chains and interference engines.

1999 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Nissan Frontier V6 models have timing belts and interference engines while the 4 cylinder models have timing chains and interference engines.

1998 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Nissan Frontiers have timing chains and interference engines.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is tomaintain 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 beltfailure 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 shouldbe routinely inspected.

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