Also called: cam belt
Across 19 popular vehicles
The timing belt keeps the crankshaft and camshafts turning in step so the valves open and close at the right moment. It sits behind covers at the front of the engine, which is why labour is the larger half of the bill on most cars. Typical replacement intervals run from 60,000 to 105,000 miles depending on the engine.
A single national average hides the thing you actually want to know, which is whether your car sits at the cheap or expensive end. Usually it is access rather than the part that moves the price: the same component can take an hour on one engine layout and most of a day on another.
| Vehicle | Parts | Labor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mazda Mazda3 | $214–$289 | $320–$433 | $534–$722 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | $222–$300 | $332–$450 | $554–$750 |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | $249–$337 | $373–$505 | $622–$842 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $235–$319 | $437–$591 | $672–$910 |
| 2016 Mazda CX-5 | $279–$377 | $419–$567 | $698–$944 |
| 2020 Toyota Tacoma | $250–$338 | $463–$627 | $713–$965 |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | $300–$406 | $451–$610 | $751–$1,016 |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $303–$409 | $453–$613 | $756–$1,022 |
| 2008 Ford Escape | $265–$359 | $492–$666 | $757–$1,025 |
| 2011 Honda Civic | $305–$412 | $458–$620 | $763–$1,032 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 2500hd | $308–$417 | $462–$625 | $770–$1,042 |
| 2014 Nissan Rogue | $318–$430 | $478–$646 | $796–$1,076 |
| 2012 Honda CR-V | $326–$440 | $488–$660 | $814–$1,100 |
| 2017 RAM 1500 | $310–$420 | $577–$781 | $887–$1,201 |
| 2015 Ford Mustang | $311–$421 | $578–$782 | $889–$1,203 |
| 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | $328–$370 | $615–$679 | $943–$1,049 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 | $384–$520 | $576–$778 | $960–$1,298 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | $544–$736 | $445–$601 | $989–$1,337 |
| 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid | $362–$408 | $678–$750 | $1,040–$1,158 |
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The ranges above cover a spread of vehicles. Enter a VIN and the report gives the estimate for that exact year, make, model and trim, alongside what the car has actually been through: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.
On an interference engine a failed timing belt lets the pistons strike the valves, turning a scheduled job into an engine rebuild. Replacing it late is the single most expensive maintenance mistake on this list.
Expect $534–$1,518 in total: $214–$736 for parts and $320–$782 for labor. Figures are drawn from 19 popular vehicles, so your car may sit at either end.
A ticking or slapping noise from the front of the engine. The engine cranks but will not start. Rough running or misfires after the belt has jumped a tooth. Oil or coolant leaking onto the belt covers.
Access is usually the reason rather than the part itself. Across the vehicles we sampled, a 2016 Mazda Mazda3 comes to $534–$722 while a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid comes to $1,040–$1,158 for the same job.
Enter your VIN. The report includes the repair cost estimates for that specific year, make, model and trim, alongside its history: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.
About these figures. Parts and labor ranges are supplied by a licensed vehicle-data provider and reflect a sample of 19 popular vehicles as of 2026-09-17. They are estimates for comparison, not quotes. What you actually pay depends on your vehicle, your local labor rate, whether the shop fits original-equipment or aftermarket parts, and what else is found once the job starts. Always get a written quote before authorising work.