Does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan have a timing belt or chain?

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Michelle T. February 1, 2021
The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a timing belt. Unlike a chain, which is designed to last the life of the vehicle, a belt needs to be replaced routinely. It is recommended to replace the one on Your van every 60,000 to 90,000 miles. A timing belt is made of rubber and features teeth along the side. These teeth turn the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets, keeping them synC-HRonized. The belt is tightly held by a tensioner to make sure it doesn't skip a tooth. If one is going bad, it will generally trigger the check engine light and the van will run poorly. If it gets loose or breaks, expensive engine damage can be resulted. The average cost to have the timing belt replaced on a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan is $430 to $580, including labor.
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Violet A July 16, 2020
The 2013 dodge grand caravan has a timing chain.
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ZG May 14, 2022
The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan has a timing chain, not a belt. Perhaps Michelle T. Was talking about the serpentine drive belt which drives the alternator, power steering pump, etc.? The serpentine belt should be inspected periodically and under normal conditions should not require replacement before 150,000km. The timing chains on the vehicle should last much longer. There are four chains that drive the valve train (double overhead cams with 24 valves). My Dodge Grand Caravan has 320,000km and the timing chains are fine. With proper maintenance timing chains are designed to last the life of the motor.
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Deborah April 13, 2023
That's pretty interesting two completely contradictory answers!!
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Richard W Swartz July 5, 2023
Micelle - not sure where you got your information from. My 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan has a timing chain. I have 110,00 miles on it and it is going strong. I just had it in for routine maintenance and checked with the mechanic at my local Dodge dealer - it has a chain not a belt that should last the lifetime of the vehicle.
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