Do all cars need timing belts replaced?

Asked by james Dec 09, 2023 at 01:06 PM about the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2 Answers

307,225

No, not all cars have timing belts, some have timing chains, but all the vehicles that have timing belts they will need to be replaced at the mileage listed the each vehicles owners manual.

202,325

All timing belts wear out, so any car's engine that uses a belt rather than a chain, needs to have the belt replaced at some time. The owners manual tells you when that is, and manufacturers are pretty good at predicting when their belts are going to have problems. So replace the belt at their intervals, otherwise if you have an engine problem where a manufacturer might cover it, untimely belt replacement could negate that.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    jmcalafactor
    Reputation
    1,200
  • #2
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    530
  • #3
    williampayersr
    Reputation
    490
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Highlander
40 Great Deals out of 827 listings starting at $7,498
Used Honda Pilot
41 Great Deals out of 954 listings starting at $1,230
Used Toyota 4Runner
35 Great Deals out of 557 listings starting at $9,999
Used Nissan Rogue
138 Great Deals out of 4,992 listings starting at $2,995
Used Ford Explorer
62 Great Deals out of 2,025 listings starting at $6,990
Used Nissan Armada
12 Great Deals out of 247 listings starting at $10,000
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
137 Great Deals out of 3,677 listings starting at $5,555
Used INFINITI QX60
15 Great Deals out of 491 listings starting at $12,250
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
12 Great Deals out of 807 listings starting at $9,980
Used Nissan Murano
35 Great Deals out of 1,348 listings starting at $899
Used Chevrolet Traverse
29 Great Deals out of 536 listings starting at $3,495
Used Volkswagen Atlas
25 Great Deals out of 1,398 listings starting at $1,704
Used Kia Sorento
78 Great Deals out of 1,833 listings starting at $3,888
Used Toyota RAV4
136 Great Deals out of 3,049 listings starting at $3,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.