Does the 2013 Subaru Forester have a timing belt or chain?

The 2013 Subaru Forester came standard with a 2.5 L 4Cylinder EJ255 DOHC engine across all trim levels. There was an alternate engine option for this model. This vehicle is going to be equipped with a timing belt system. These will need to be changed out between every 70,000 and 100,000 miles. Subaru is known for making quality products so it's very likely You'll only need to change out the timing belt only once over the life time of Your vehicle. A full new kit is going to cost between $100 and $200. This will include a new water pump which should be changed out at the same time.