What a timing chain repair costs in NZ, by model

640 documented timing chain faults across 318 models. Half of them start at or below $1,500, and half top out at or below $3,500. Every fault below shows its own range, from the cheapest fix recorded to the worst case. Figures are approximate, at New Zealand independent workshop rates.

Many engines use a timing chain instead of a belt. A chain has no fixed replacement interval, but on some engines the chain stretches or its tensioner and guides wear, and the engine’s timing drifts until warning lights come on or the chain jumps a tooth.

What the price covers

A repair usually replaces the chain, tensioner and guides together, and on some engines the camshaft sprockets or phasers. The engine often has to come apart at the front, which is why the labour is high even when the parts are not.

How to check before you buy

Start the engine from cold, bonnet up. A rattle for the first few seconds is the classic sign of a worn tensioner.
Ask whether the chain or tensioner has been replaced under a recall or campaign on engines known for it.
Check the service history for regular oil changes. Chains wear fastest on engines run on old oil.

Costs by model

Model	Documented fault and its repair range
Toyota Hilux	1GD-FTV Timing Chain Guide Premature Wear $2,800–$5,500 2GD-FTV Timing Chain Stretch on Early Production Units $1,800–$4,200 22R / 22R-E timing chain guide collapse and timing cover wear-through $1,200–$3,500 Timing chain tensioner cold-start rattle (4.0 V6 1GR-FE) $400–$3,000 and 3 more on the model page
Toyota Corolla	2ZR-FE Timing Chain Tensioner and Guide Rattle $900–$2,200 1ZZ-FE / 1NZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Bleed-Down Rattle $350–$1,600
Mazda CX-5	SkyActiv-G 2.5 Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $900–$2,200
Toyota Aqua	1NZ-FXE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $600–$1,800
Suzuki Swift	K14C BoosterJet Cold-Start Timing Chain Rattle $1,600–$4,500 K10C Boosterjet Timing Chain Wear $1,500–$4,000 M16A Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $500–$1,600 K12B Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on Cold Start $550–$1,100
Mitsubishi Outlander	4B12 Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on Cold Start $900–$3,200
Toyota RAV4	A25A-FXS Cold-Start Timing Chain Rattle $2,000–$5,500 2AZ-FE Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Wear $1,200–$3,500 2AR-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $900–$2,500
Nissan X-Trail	MR20DD Cold-Start Timing Chain Rattle and Tensioner Failure $1,500–$3,500 QR25DE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle and Stretch $900–$2,800 MR20DE timing chain tensioner cold-start rattle $800–$2,800 QR25DE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $700–$1,600
Subaru Forester	FB25 Timing Chain Guide and Tensioner Wear $1,800–$4,200
Toyota Prado	1GD-FTV Timing Chain Guide Wear & Cold Rattle $2,500–$5,500 1GR-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on Cold Start $1,800–$4,500 1GR-FE Timing Chain Guide Wear at High Mileage $1,800–$4,500 2TR-FE Timing Chain Stretch and Cold-Start Rattle (2.7L 4-cyl) $1,500–$4,000 and 3 more on the model page
Nissan Navara	YD25DDTi Rear Timing Chain Tensioner Catastrophic Failure $5,000–$14,000 D40 4.0 V6 petrol (VQ40DE) timing chain guide and tensioner wear $2,200–$5,000 ZD30DDTi Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Wear $2,200–$5,000 D40 YD25DDTi Timing Chain Tensioner Failure and Chain Rattle $900–$3,200 and 1 more on the model page
Honda Fit	L15B timing chain tensioner cold-start rattle $900–$2,200
Toyota Vitz	1NZ-FXE Timing Chain Tensioner Wear and Cold-Start Rattle $1,200–$3,800
Toyota Porte	1NZ-FE / 1NR-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Rattle $600–$1,700
Toyota Wish	2ZR-FAE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $600–$1,600
BMW 1 Series	N47 diesel timing chain failure (rear-mounted, catastrophic) $3,500–$12,000 B47 2.0D Timing Chain Tensioner Wear & Cold Rattle $3,500–$9,000 N13 1.6 turbo timing chain and VANOS problems (F20 114i/116i/118i) $1,500–$7,000 B47 Diesel Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle (F20/F21 116d/118d/120d) $2,500–$7,000 and 3 more on the model page
BMW 3 Series	N47 2.0d Timing Chain Failure (Rear-Mounted Chain) $5,000–$15,000 N13 1.6T timing chain stretch and tensioner wear (316i) $3,000–$9,000 N20 2.0T Timing Chain Guide Fracture $3,000–$8,000 N57 3.0L six-cylinder rear-mounted timing chain wear (330d / 335d) $3,500–$7,000 and 3 more on the model page
BMW 5 Series	N57 Six-Cylinder Diesel Rear Timing Chain Catastrophic Failure $5,000–$11,000 N47 Diesel Timing Chain Failure $4,500–$9,500 N20 Petrol Timing Chain and Guide Failure $3,500–$9,000 N63 4.4L V8 timing chain, injectors & battery drain ('Customer Care Package') (550i F10) $2,500–$9,000 and 3 more on the model page
BMW X3	N47 2.0D Timing Chain Catastrophic Failure (Rear-Mounted) $6,000–$14,000 N47 diesel timing chain failure (E83 2.0d 2007-2010, F25 18d/20d 2011-2014) $3,500–$12,000 N20 timing chain guide disintegration (F25 20i/28i) $2,500–$9,000 M57 2.0D/3.0D Timing Chain Guide and Tensioner Wear $3,500–$8,000 and 3 more on the model page
BMW X1	N20 2.0T Timing Chain Catastrophic Failure $4,500–$14,000 N47 2.0D Timing Chain Catastrophic Failure (Rear-Mounted) $6,000–$12,000 N47 diesel timing chain failure (E84 18d/20d/23d) $3,500–$12,000 B47 Timing Chain Tensioner Wear & Cold Rattle $2,800–$5,800 and 2 more on the model page
Holden Commodore	LS3 Timing Chain Stretch at High Mileage $2,400–$5,500 Alloytec / LFX V6 3.6L Timing Chain Stretch (Secondary Left Bank) $2,200–$4,500 V6 Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle at Startup $1,600–$3,800 ZB LTG 2.0T Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start $1,800–$3,800 and 2 more on the model page
Nissan Micra	Timing chain and intake cam phaser rattle on the 0.9/1.0 turbo $900–$3,200 IG-T turbo triple timing chain system wear (K14) $1,500–$2,500 CG10DE/CG13DE Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Wear $800–$2,200 Timing chain stretch on CR10/CR12/CR14 (K12) $1,200–$2,200 and 2 more on the model page
Nissan Pathfinder	YD25DDTi Rear Timing Chain Tensioner Catastrophic Failure $5,000–$14,000 VQ40DE Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $3,500–$12,000 YD25 2.5 diesel timing chain wear and failure — the notorious one (R51) $2,500–$9,000 VQ40DE Primary Timing Chain Stretch $2,000–$4,500 and 2 more on the model page
Audi A6	3.0 TDI B-bank Timing Chain Tensioner and Sprocket Failure $3,500–$22,000 3.0 TFSI DKNA Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $3,500–$12,000 2.7 / 3.0 TDI rear timing chain tensioner rattle (pre-2008 risk) $4,000–$9,000 2.0 TFSI Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $2,500–$5,500 and 1 more on the model page
Mercedes-Benz A-Class	OM640 Timing Chain Guide Cracking and Debris Contamination $2,200–$5,000 M266 Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Failure $2,000–$4,500 M282 1.3T Timing Chain Wear (Renault-Sourced Engine) $1,800–$4,000 OM640 diesel timing chain stretch and injector seal leaks $1,800–$4,000 and 1 more on the model page
Skoda Octavia	1.8 TSI (EA888 gen 1/2) timing chain tensioner failure and heavy oil consumption $1,500–$8,000 2.0 TDI EA288 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $1,800–$5,500 EA888 1.8 / 2.0 TSI Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $1,800–$3,500 EA111 1.4 TSI Timing Chain Premature Wear $1,200–$2,800 and 1 more on the model page
Toyota HiAce	1KD-FTV Timing Chain and Guide Stretch at High Mileage $1,500–$3,500 2KD-FTV Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $1,200–$2,800 2TR-FE Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Wear (H200 Petrol) $1,400–$2,800 1GD-FTV timing chain rattle on cold start $900–$2,800 and 1 more on the model page
Audi A3	Timing chain tensioner failure (1.8 TFSI EA888 CDAA, built before May 2012) $1,800–$8,000 2.0 TDI (CBAB) Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $1,800–$4,500 1.4 TFSI (CZCA) Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $1,500–$4,000 2.0 TFSI BPY/BWA Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $900–$1,900
BMW X5	M62 V8 Primary and Secondary Timing Chain Stretch $5,000–$12,000 N57 3.0L six-cylinder rear-mounted timing chain wear (xDrive30d / 40d) $4,000–$8,000 N57 3.0 diesel timing chain guide and tensioner wear (E70/F15 X5 30d/40d) $3,000–$7,000 M62 V8 timing chain guides and VANOS wear (E53 4.4i/4.6is) $3,000–$7,000
Holden Captiva	Z20S / Z20DMH 2.0D Diesel Timing Chain Failure (Fiat-Sourced Unit) $2,500–$6,000 Timing chain stretch and failure (2.2 diesel) $2,500–$4,500 Timing chain stretch on petrol V6 (3.2 Alloytec / 3.0 SIDI) $2,500–$4,500 Z20DMH Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Rattle $900–$3,800
Jaguar XF	Timing chain stretch and failure (2.0 Ingenium diesel) $4,000–$9,000 AJ133 5.0 V8 Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $3,500–$7,500 2.7TD PSA Timing Chain Wear and Tensioner Failure $2,800–$5,500 Ingenium AJ200D Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle $2,000–$4,500
Kia Picanto	Timing chain tensioner failure — rattle on cold start (Epsilon 1.0/1.1) $800–$2,500 1.0 Kappa G3LA timing chain tensioner cold-start rattle $600–$2,200 1.0 T-GDI turbo: timing chain wear and intake carbon build-up (GT-Line) $800–$2,200 Timing chain rattle and tensioner wear at higher mileage (1.0/1.25) $900–$1,800
Kia Rio	G4LA 1.2 Timing Chain Plastic Guide Rail Failure $900–$2,800 Gamma G4FA/G4FG Timing Chain Stretch $900–$2,400 1.0 T-GDI timing chain noise and intake carbon (GT-Line) $800–$2,200 1.0 T-GDi G3LC timing chain tensioner cold-start rattle $700–$1,800
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	OM651 Rear-Mounted Timing Chain and Oil Pump Chain Failure $5,500–$12,000 M271/M271 EVO 1.8T Timing Chain Guide Disintegration $2,200–$5,500 M274 2.0T Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Start Rattle $1,900–$5,200 M271 EVO (C180/C200 CGI) timing chain stretch and cam adjuster failure $2,500–$5,000
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	M276 V6 timing chain tensioner & guide rail failure $4,500–$14,000 OM651 diesel timing chain stretch (W212) $2,500–$5,000 M271 1.8T Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Rail Failure $2,200–$4,500 M264 2.0T Cold-Start Timing Chain Rattle $1,800–$4,000
Mercedes-Benz GLC	OM654 2.0CDi Timing Chain Guide Cracking and Turbo Failure $2,500–$9,000 OM651 2.1CDi Timing Chain and Guide Failure $3,500–$8,500 M264 timing chain tensioner cold-start rattle $3,200–$6,500 GLC M274 2.0T Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle and Guide Wear $2,500–$6,000
Mini Hatch	R56 Cooper S / JCW N14 Prince Engine Timing Chain Catastrophic Failure $2,500–$18,000 N14 timing chain tensioner failure — the 'death rattle' $1,500–$4,500 Early F56 B38/B48 — timing chain and oil pump drive issues on early builds $1,500–$4,000 W10/W11 1.6 Tritec timing chain tensioner rattle (R50/R53) $900–$2,500
Nissan Pulsar	MR16DDT (SSS/ST-S 1.6 turbo) oil consumption and timing chain rattle $800–$4,500 HR16DE Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Wear $1,000–$2,800 SR16VE Neo VVL Timing Chain Stretch $1,120–$2,240 QG18DE Timing Chain Tensioner Wear and Rattle $800–$2,200
Nissan Qashqai	1.2 DIG-T Timing Chain Guide Disintegration $2,500–$14,000 MR20DD Timing Chain Stretch and Cold-Start Rattle $1,800–$4,500 MR20DE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Start Rattle $900–$2,500 HR16DE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on Cold Start $900–$2,200
Nissan Skyline	VQ timing chain / VTC actuator rattle (V35 & V36) $2,000–$4,500 VQ37VHR Timing Chain Tensioner Wear and Rattle $1,800–$4,000 VQ35DE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Rattle $950–$2,400 VQ35HR/VQ25HR Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on Cold Start $900–$2,200

Show 278 more models

Model	Documented fault and its repair range
Nissan Sylphy	HR16DE Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Wear $1,000–$2,800 SR16VE Neo VVL Timing Chain Stretch $1,120–$2,240 QG18DE Timing Chain Tensioner Wear and Rattle $800–$2,200 MR20DE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $450–$1,400
Suzuki Vitara	Timing chain rattle on 2.4 and 2.7 engines (JDM Escudo-era imports) $1,200–$4,500 M16A 1.6 Hydraulic Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $1,500–$3,500 K14C Boosterjet timing chain tensioner rattle $800–$2,800 Timing chain tensioner rattle on cold start (1.6 M16A and 1.4 K14C) $900–$2,000
Toyota Camry	2GR-FE Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $1,800–$4,500 A25A-FXS 2.5L Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle $1,500–$3,500 2AR-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $900–$3,200 2AZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $600–$1,800
Toyota Land Cruiser 200	1VD-FTV timing chain elongation & cam timing drift $4,500–$8,000 3UR-FE Secondary Timing Chain Rattle $3,500–$8,000 1UR-FE V8 Timing Chain Guide Wear at High Mileage $2,800–$5,500 Timing Chain and Guide Wear (1FZ-FE 4.5L) $1,800–$3,800
Volkswagen Golf	R32 3.2 VR6 (BUB) Timing Chain and Tensioner Wear — Rear-Mounted Chains (Mk5) $3,500–$7,500 EA888 Gen3 Timing Chain Tensioner Wear and Chain Stretch $2,200–$6,000 EA888 Gen1 timing chain tensioner and guide rail disintegration (2.0 TSI EA888) $2,200–$5,500 EA111 timing chain stretch and tensioner failure - 1.4 TSI (CAXA) and 1.2 TSI single-turbo (Mk6) $1,400–$3,000
Volkswagen Passat	R36 3.6 VR6 FSI (BWS) Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Wear — Rear-Mounted Chains $3,500–$7,500 EA888 Gen1/2 1.8 and 2.0 TSI timing chain tensioner failure (118TSI and 147TSI, built before May 2012) $2,500–$5,500 2.0 TSI Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (AXX/BWA) $1,800–$4,500 1.4 TSI Timing Chain Tensioner Wear (CBZA/CDAB) $1,500–$3,800
Audi A4	EA113 2.0 TFSI Hydraulic Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $2,200–$7,500 EA888 timing chain tensioner failure (B8) $1,200–$7,000 CAEB/CDNB 2.0 TFSI Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $2,200–$5,500
Audi Q5	3.0 TDI V6 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $3,500–$7,500 EA888 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $2,800–$6,000 2.0 TFSI (EA888) timing chain tensioner failure $1,800–$3,500
BMW 2 Series	B47 Diesel Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle (F22/F23 218d/220d) $2,500–$7,500 N20 timing chain guide wear $2,500–$6,000 N20 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure and Rattle on Cold Start $2,800–$5,500
BMW 4 Series	N20 2.0T timing chain guide and tensioner failure (420i/428i) $3,000–$12,000 B47 diesel timing chain and tensioner failure $3,500–$8,000 B58 timing chain cold-start rattle and tensioner wear $1,800–$5,000
Ford Explorer	4.0 SOHC timing chain 'death rattle' — plastic guides and rear cassette $2,500–$7,000 4.0 SOHC V6 timing chain cassette & tensioner rattle $2,500–$6,000 U502 2.0 EcoBoost Timing Chain Stretch $1,800–$4,000
Ford Fairmont	Boss 5.4 V8 secondary timing chain stretch and guide failure $2,500–$8,000 Barra 4.0L Hydraulic Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $1,200–$3,500 Barra 4.0L NA Timing Chain Guide Wear $1,680–$3,360
Ford Falcon	Boss 5.4 V8 secondary timing chain stretch and guide failure $2,500–$8,000 Barra 4.0L Hydraulic Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $1,200–$3,500 Barra 4.0L NA Timing Chain Guide Wear $1,680–$3,360
Ford Fusion	2.0 EcoBoost Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $2,200–$5,500 Duratec 2.0 timing chain stretch and tensioner failure $1,800–$3,500 EcoBoost 1.5T timing chain tensioner rattle on cold start $1,500–$3,000
Ford Mondeo	2.0 EcoBoost Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $2,200–$5,500 Duratec 2.0 timing chain stretch and tensioner failure $1,800–$3,500 EcoBoost 1.5T timing chain tensioner rattle on cold start $1,500–$3,000
Ford Mustang	Timing chain tensioner arm and guide wear (4.6 2V V8 GT) $2,500–$5,000 4.6 three-valve cam phaser rattle and timing chain wear $1,500–$5,000 2.3L EcoBoost Timing Chain Stretch $2,200–$4,800
Kia Pride	G4LA 1.2 Timing Chain Plastic Guide Rail Failure $900–$2,800 Gamma G4FA/G4FG Timing Chain Stretch $900–$2,400 1.0 T-GDi G3LC timing chain tensioner cold-start rattle $700–$1,800
Land Rover Discovery	2.0 SD4 Ingenium diesel timing chain failure $4,000–$12,000 2.0 Ingenium diesel timing chain stretch (Discovery 5) $3,000–$9,000 TDV6 2.7 Secondary Timing Chain Wear – Chain Between Camshafts $4,000–$8,500
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque	Timing chain stretch and failure (L538 diesel) $2,500–$10,000 Ingenium diesel timing chain and oil dilution (L551 early cars) $2,500–$9,000 2.0 Si4 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $2,800–$6,500
Mazda Mazda2	ZJ-VE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $420–$2,600 SkyActiv-G P5-VP Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start $800–$2,000 ZY-VE / P3-VE Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Wear $900–$1,800
Mazda Mazda3	SkyActiv-G 2.0/2.5 Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start $900–$2,500 LF-DE / LF-VE Timing Chain Wear $1,000–$2,200 LF-VE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $850–$1,900
Mazda Mazda6	LF-VE 2.0 petrol timing chain stretch and plastic guide wear $1,500–$3,200 Timing chain and VVT rattle on 2.5 L5 petrol at high mileage $1,200–$2,500 2.3 MZR timing chain tensioner rattle $950–$2,400
Mercedes-Benz B-Class	M270 Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle (W246) $2,000–$4,500 M270 timing chain stretch on cold start (W246) $1,800–$3,500 M266 timing chain stretch and rattle (W245) $1,500–$3,200
Mercedes-Benz GLA	OM651 2.1CDi Timing Chain and Guide Failure $3,500–$8,000 M270/M274 Timing Chain Guide Wear - Cold Rattle $1,800–$4,000 M270 timing chain stretch (X156 petrol) $1,800–$3,500
Mercedes-Benz Vito	OM611 timing chain wear and tensioner failure $2,800–$5,500 OM651 timing chain stretch and rattle (W447) $2,500–$5,000 OM646 Timing Chain Tensioner Premature Wear $1,500–$3,800
Mini Clubman	R55 Clubman Cooper S / JCW N14 Prince Engine Timing Chain Catastrophic Failure $2,500–$18,000 Timing chain tensioner and guide failure — the 'death rattle' (N14/N18 Cooper S, also N12/N16) $1,200–$4,500 Timing chain tensioner slack on early B38/B48 cars — cold-start rattle $400–$3,000
Mini Cooper	R56 Cooper S / JCW N14 Prince Engine Timing Chain Catastrophic Failure $2,500–$18,000 W10/W11 1.6 Tritec timing chain tensioner rattle (R50/R53) $900–$2,500 R50/R53 W10 Engine Timing Chain Stretch $900–$2,500
Mitsubishi ASX	4J11 2.0L timing chain guide and tensioner wear $1,800–$4,500 MIVEC Timing Chain Guide Rail Fracture (4B11) $1,600–$3,800 4B11 2.0L Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle and Stretch $1,500–$3,500
Mitsubishi Delica	4N14 2.2D Timing Chain Rattle (JDM Import) $2,800–$6,500 4M40 timing chain stretch and worn guides/tensioner $1,200–$2,800 4B12 Timing Chain Tensioner Wear — Cold Start Rattle $850–$2,200
Nissan Frontier	YD25DDTi Rear Timing Chain Tensioner Catastrophic Failure $5,000–$14,000 ZD30DDTi Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Wear $2,200–$5,000 D40 YD25DDTi Timing Chain Tensioner Failure and Chain Rattle $900–$3,200
Nissan March	Timing chain and intake cam phaser rattle on the 0.9/1.0 turbo $900–$3,200 CG10DE/CG13DE Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Wear $800–$2,200 CR10DE/CR12DE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $500–$1,800
Nissan Note	HR12DDR DIG-S Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle and Failure $900–$3,500 CR14DE Timing Chain and Tensioner Wear at High Mileage $700–$2,200 HR15DE/HR16DE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on Cold Start $350–$900
Nissan Patrol	VK56VD VVEL Timing Chain Stretch & Rattle $4,000–$8,500 TB42E Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $1,500–$6,000 TB48DE Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Rattle $2,200–$5,500
Nissan Presage	VQ35DE Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Bleed-Down Rattle $1,400–$3,500 QR25DE timing chain stretch / rattle $1,200–$3,500 KA24DE Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Rail Wear $900–$2,000
Nissan Sentra	HR16DE Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Wear $1,000–$2,800 SR16VE Neo VVL Timing Chain Stretch $1,120–$2,240 QG18DE Timing Chain Tensioner Wear and Rattle $800–$2,200
Nissan Stagea	VQ timing chain rattle from worn guides, stretched chain and tired tensioners $1,800–$3,800 VQ25DD Timing Chain and Tensioner Failure $1,540–$3,080 VQ35DE Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $900–$2,800
Nissan Sunny	QG15/QG18 timing chain stretch and rattle $900–$2,800 GA14DE / GA15DE timing chain stretch and tensioner wear $650–$1,400 QG15DE timing chain tensioner plastic guide failure $550–$1,200
Nissan Tiida	MR18DE Timing Chain Guide and Tensioner Wear $1,400–$3,200 HR16DE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $450–$950 HR15DE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle at Cold Start $320–$680
Porsche Cayenne	3.6/4.8 Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $2,500–$6,500 3.0 TDI timing chain tensioner failure $2,500–$6,000 Timing chain cover oil leak and tensioner wear (958) $1,200–$4,500
Subaru Legacy	EZ36 Boxer Six Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $1,800–$3,800 EZ30 H6 timing chain tensioner failure $1,600–$2,900 FB20/FB25 timing chain cold-start rattle $1,200–$2,400
Subaru Liberty	EZ36 Boxer Six Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $1,800–$3,800 EZ30 H6 timing chain tensioner failure $1,600–$2,900 FB20/FB25 timing chain cold-start rattle $1,200–$2,400
Suzuki Escudo	M16A 1.6 Hydraulic Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $1,500–$3,500 K14C Boosterjet timing chain tensioner rattle $800–$2,800 J20A Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $850–$2,400
Suzuki Grand Vitara	2.5/2.7 V6 timing chain rattle and tensioner failure $2,000–$4,500 J20A / J24B timing chain stretch $1,200–$2,800 M16A Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $600–$1,800
Toyota Axio	2ZR-FE Timing Chain Tensioner and Guide Rattle $900–$2,200 1NZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $500–$1,800 1ZZ-FE / 1NZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Bleed-Down Rattle $350–$1,600
Toyota Belta	1NZ-FXE Timing Chain Tensioner Wear and Cold-Start Rattle $1,200–$3,800 1NZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $600–$1,800 1KR-FE Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start $500–$1,400
Toyota Estima	2GR-FE Timing Chain Guide Rail Plastic Wear $2,800–$4,800 2GR-FE Secondary Timing Chain Rattle $2,200–$4,800 2AZ-FE timing chain tensioner guide wear cold start rattle $900–$2,000
Toyota Land Cruiser 100	2UZ-FE Timing Chain Guide Rail Deterioration $2,800–$5,500 2UZ-FE V8 Secondary Timing Chain Rattle $2,500–$5,500 Timing Chain and Guide Wear (1FZ-FE 4.5L) $1,800–$3,800
Toyota LC200	1VD-FTV timing chain elongation & cam timing drift $4,500–$8,000 3UR-FE Secondary Timing Chain Rattle $3,500–$8,000 1UR-FE V8 Timing Chain Guide Wear at High Mileage $2,800–$5,500
Toyota LC80	1FZ-FE Timing Chain Guide Rail Fracture $2,000–$5,000 1HZ Timing Chain Stretch at High Mileage $1,400–$3,200 1FZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on Cold Start $900–$2,200
Toyota Runx	M20A-FKS Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle $800–$2,800 2ZR-FE Timing Chain Tensioner and Guide Rattle $900–$2,200 1ZZ-FE / 1NZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Bleed-Down Rattle $350–$1,600
Toyota Yaris	1NZ-FXE Timing Chain Tensioner Wear and Cold-Start Rattle $1,200–$3,800 1NZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $600–$1,800 1KR-FE Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start $500–$1,400
Audi A1	1.2 TSI (EA111) Timing Chain Failure $2,200–$5,500 1.4 TFSI (EA111) timing chain tensioner rattle on cold start $1,500–$3,200
Audi A5	3.0 TDI Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $3,500–$8,000 Timing chain tensioner failure (8T A5 2.0 TFSI EA888 CAEB/CDNC, built before May 2012) $2,500–$5,500
Audi A8	4.0 TFSI V8 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $5,500–$16,000 3.0 TDI V6 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $2,800–$7,500
Audi Q3	2.0 TFSI (EA888) oil consumption and timing chain tensioner $1,800–$6,000 2.0 TFSI Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $1,800–$5,500
Audi Q7	3.0 TDI V6 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $2,200–$19,000 3.0 TDI timing chain tensioner rattle (rear-mounted chains) $4,000–$9,000
Audi S3	2.0 TFSI (CJXC/IS38) Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $2,000–$5,500 2.0 TFSI BPY/BWA Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $900–$1,900
Audi S6	3.0 TDI B-bank Timing Chain Tensioner and Sprocket Failure $3,500–$22,000 3.0 TFSI DKNA Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $3,500–$12,000
Audi TT	Timing chain tensioner failure (8J EA888 gen 1/2) $1,800–$9,000 2.0 TFSI (EA113/EA888) Cam Follower and Timing Chain Wear $300–$5,500
BMW 7 Series	N57/B57 Diesel Rear Timing Chain Failure $4,500–$12,000 N57 3.0D Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Rattle $2,800–$5,500
BMW X4	N20 2.0T Timing Chain and Guide Rail Failure $3,000–$7,000 N20/N26 timing chain guide failure $2,500–$6,500
Chevrolet Camaro	3.6L LFX V6 Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure $2,800–$6,500 LTG 2.0T timing chain cold-start rattle and stretch $1,500–$5,000
Citroen C4	1.6 THP Prince Engine Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $2,500–$6,000 1.6 THP timing chain stretch, cold-start rattle and carbon buildup $1,200–$3,200
Daihatsu Be-go	K3-VE Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Wear $900–$2,400 3SZ-VE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Start Rattle $750–$1,900
Daihatsu Terios	K3-VE Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Wear $900–$2,400 3SZ-VE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Start Rattle $750–$1,900
Ford Escape	2.0 EcoBoost Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Wear $2,200–$5,500 ZD/ZB Duratec 2.3L Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $900–$2,200
Ford F-150	EcoBoost 3.5T Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Wear $2,800–$5,500 2.7L EcoBoost Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle $2,500–$5,000
Ford XR6	Barra 4.0L Hydraulic Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $1,200–$3,500 Barra 4.0L NA Timing Chain Guide Wear $1,680–$3,360
GWM Haval H6	GW4C 2.0T Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start $1,800–$3,800 GW4B15A 1.5T Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start $1,000–$3,000
Holden Trax	A14NET 1.4T Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $850–$3,200 1.8 (F18D4) timing chain rattle and oil consumption $800–$2,500
Honda Accord	J35A / J35Y V6 Timing Chain Primary and Secondary Rattle $2,500–$5,500 K24A/K24Z timing chain tensioner rattle $600–$1,400
Honda Airwave	L15A Timing Chain Guide Wear at High Mileage $1,200–$3,000 L13A timing chain stretch and tensioner wear $500–$1,000
Honda Crossroad	R18A timing chain tensioner rattle on cold start $900–$2,800 R18/R20 timing chain and tensioner wear $500–$1,600
Honda Fit Shuttle	L15A Timing Chain Guide Wear at High Mileage $1,200–$3,000 L13A timing chain stretch and tensioner wear $500–$1,000
Honda Freed	L15A Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $750–$2,200 L15B timing chain tensioner cold-start rattle $520–$1,200
Honda Mobilio	L15A timing chain wear $500–$1,500 L15A timing chain tensioner bleed-down rattle $450–$1,050
Honda N-Box	S07B Turbo Cold-Start Timing Chain Rattle $900–$2,200 S07A Timing Chain Tensioner Wear at Cold Start $850–$2,200
Honda Shuttle	L15A Timing Chain Guide Wear at High Mileage $1,200–$3,000 L13A timing chain stretch and tensioner wear $500–$1,000
Honda Stream	R18A Timing Chain Guide Wear & Rattle $1,200–$2,800 K20A Hydraulic Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $900–$1,700
Hyundai Elantra GT	G4FJ 1.6T Gamma Timing Chain Stretch and Rattle $1,000–$2,600 Gamma Engine Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Rattle $550–$2,000
Hyundai i30	G4FJ 1.6T Gamma Timing Chain Stretch and Rattle $1,000–$2,600 Gamma Engine Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Rattle $550–$2,000
Hyundai ix35	D4HA 2.0 CRDi Timing Chain Stretch and Wear $1,800–$5,500 G4FJ 1.6T Gamma Turbo Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start $1,400–$4,000
Hyundai Tucson	D4HA 2.0 CRDi Timing Chain Stretch and Wear $1,800–$5,500 G4FJ 1.6T Gamma Turbo Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start $1,400–$4,000
Infiniti G35	VQ35DE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Rattle $950–$2,400 VQ35HR/VQ25HR Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on Cold Start $900–$2,200
Isuzu D-Max	4JJ1-TC Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Wear $1,800–$5,000 4JJ1 Timing Chain Elongation & Cam Timing Drift $2,200–$5,000
Jaguar F-Pace	Timing chain stretch and failure (2.0 Ingenium diesel) $4,000–$9,000 Ingenium AJ200D Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle $2,000–$4,800
Jaguar XE	Timing chain stretch and failure (2.0 Ingenium diesel) $4,000–$9,000 AJ200D Ingenium Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle $2,000–$4,500
Kia Carnival	Lambda V6 Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on Cold Start $1,800–$5,500 VQ 3.8 V6 Secondary Timing Chain Rattle and Guide Failure $2,200–$4,500
Kia Morning	Timing chain tensioner failure — rattle on cold start (Epsilon 1.0/1.1) $800–$2,500 1.0 Kappa G3LA timing chain tensioner cold-start rattle $600–$2,200
Kia Stonic	1.0 T-GDI timing chain and tensioner wear $900–$2,200 1.0 T-GDi G3LC timing chain tensioner cold-start rattle $700–$1,800
Land Rover Discovery 2/3/4/5	2.0 Ingenium diesel timing chain stretch (Discovery 5) $3,000–$9,000 TDV6 2.7 Secondary Timing Chain Wear – Chain Between Camshafts $4,000–$8,500
Land Rover LR4	TDV6 2.7 Secondary Timing Chain Wear – Chain Between Camshafts $4,000–$8,500 TDV6 3.0 Timing Chain Stretch and Wear $3,000–$8,000
Land Rover Range Rover	4.4 V8 M62 Timing Chain Guide Failure $2,800–$14,000 3.6 TDV8 rear timing chain and injector wear (L322) $3,000–$9,000
Land Rover Range Rover Sport	3.0 SDV6 crankshaft failure and timing chain stretch (L494) $3,500–$15,000 TDV6 2.7 Secondary Timing Chain Wear $4,000–$8,500
Lexus Celsior	V35A-FTS 3.5 Twin-Turbo Cold-Start Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle (LS500) $2,800–$6,000 1UR-FSE 4.6 V8 Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle (LS460 USF40) $2,800–$5,500
Lexus IS	2GR-FSE Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle (IS350 XE20) $2,000–$4,500 8AR-FTS Timing Chain Tensioner Premature Wear $1,800–$4,200
Lexus LS	V35A-FTS 3.5 Twin-Turbo Cold-Start Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle (LS500) $2,800–$6,000 1UR-FSE 4.6 V8 Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle (LS460 USF40) $2,800–$5,500
Mazda CX-9	MZI 3.7 V6 Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $1,800–$4,000 SkyActiv-G 2.5T Timing Chain Tensioner Wear at Higher Mileage $1,000–$2,500
Mazda Mazda5	LF-VD Timing Chain Guide and Tensioner Wear $900–$2,200 L3-VE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $600–$1,800
Mazda MX-5	P5-VPS 1.5L Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $900–$2,800 LF-VE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Rattle $700–$2,200
Mazda Premacy	LF-VD Timing Chain Guide and Tensioner Wear $900–$2,200 L3-VE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $600–$1,800
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	M278 4.6TT Biturbo Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle $4,000–$9,500 Timing chain tensioner rattle and oil leaks (4.7 M278 twin-turbo V8, S500) $1,500–$9,000
Mercedes-Benz V-Class	OM611 timing chain wear and tensioner failure $2,800–$5,500 OM646 Timing Chain Tensioner Premature Wear $1,500–$3,800
Mini Countryman	R60 Cooper D / SD N47 Diesel Rear Timing Chain Catastrophic Failure $5,000–$18,000 R60 N18 Petrol Engine Timing Chain Rattle and Tensioner Wear $900–$3,000
Mitsubishi Delica D:5	4N14 2.2D Timing Chain Rattle (JDM Import) $2,800–$6,500 4B12 Timing Chain Tensioner Wear — Cold Start Rattle $850–$2,200
Mitsubishi Galant Fortis	4B11T Timing Chain Tensioner Wear at High Mileage (Evo X) $1,500–$5,000 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure — 4B10/4B11 $600–$3,500
Mitsubishi Lancer	4B11T Timing Chain Tensioner Wear at High Mileage (Evo X) $1,500–$5,000 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure — 4B10/4B11 $600–$3,500
Mitsubishi Pajero	Timing chain guide wear and timing case oil/coolant leaks (4M41, NS-NX) $2,000–$6,000 4M41 Timing Chain Tensioner Wear at High Mileage $1,400–$3,800
Mitsubishi Triton	4N15 2.4D Timing Chain Stretch and Cold-Start Rattle $2,500–$6,000 Timing chain tensioner sticking and chain rattle (3.2 4M41 diesel, ML) $1,800–$4,500
Nissan 350Z	VQ35DE/VQ37VHR Timing Chain Primary and Secondary Tensioner Rattle $1,800–$5,500 VQ35DE Secondary Timing Chain Stretch $1,800–$3,200
Nissan Bluebird	Timing chain rattle and worn chain guides (SR20DE / QG18DE) $900–$2,200 SR20DE Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $840–$1,680
Nissan Cefiro	VQ30DE Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $850–$2,600 VQ20DE Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $840–$1,680
Nissan Fairlady Z	VQ35DE/VQ37VHR Timing Chain Primary and Secondary Tensioner Rattle $1,800–$5,500 VQ35DE Secondary Timing Chain Stretch $1,800–$3,200
Nissan Fuga	VQ V6 timing chain stretch and rattle $1,500–$4,500 VQ35DE/VQ45DE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle — Cold Start (Y50) $1,400–$3,500
Nissan NV350	QR25DE Timing Chain Stretch and Plastic Guide Wear $1,200–$2,800 YD25 Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle no documented figure
Nissan Primera	QG18DE timing chain stretch and manual valve clearance adjustment $600–$2,800 GA16DE timing chain stretch and guide wear $600–$1,300
Nissan Teana	VQ35DE Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $900–$2,800 VQ30DE Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $850–$2,600
Peugeot 208	EP6 1.6 THP Timing Chain Premature Stretch $2,800–$8,000 208 GTi 1.6 THP 'Prince' timing chain and carbon issues $1,500–$6,000
Peugeot 3008	EP6 1.6 THP Timing Chain Stretch $2,500–$6,000 1.6 THP 'Prince' timing chain stretch and carbon build-up $1,500–$6,000
Peugeot 308	EP6 1.6 THP Timing Chain Premature Stretch $2,800–$7,500 1.6 THP/VTi 'Prince' timing chain rattle and carbon build-up $1,500–$6,000
Renault Clio	1.2 TCe Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure $2,800–$6,500 H4D 1.0 TCe Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start $900–$3,200
Renault Koleos	MR18DE / QR25DE Timing Chain Stretch $2,500–$5,500 H5Ft 1.3T Timing Chain Stretch and Cold-Start Rattle $1,800–$4,500
Renault Lutecia	1.2 TCe Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure $2,800–$6,500 H4D 1.0 TCe Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start $900–$3,200
Renault Megane	1.3 TCe Timing Chain Stretch and Rattle at Low Mileage $1,500–$4,500 1.2 TCe (H5F) Timing Chain Stretch and Excessive Oil Consumption $1,800–$4,000
Subaru BRZ	FA20 timing chain guide and tensioner wear $600–$2,500 FA24 timing chain rattle on early ZD8 production $700–$1,800
Subaru Impreza	EJ154 1.5L timing chain stretch and guide wear $900–$2,000 FB16/FB20 timing chain cold-start rattle $700–$1,800
Subaru Tribeca	EZ36 H6 timing chain secondary tensioner failure $1,800–$3,200 Timing chain guide wear on flat-six $800–$3,000
Suzuki Alto	R06A/R06D Timing Chain Stretch and VVT Guide Wear $800–$2,200 Timing chain tensioner rattle (K10B 1.0 / K6A 0.66) $700–$1,600
Suzuki Jimny	M13A / G13BB timing chain stretch $900–$2,000 K15B timing chain rattle — early production tensioner $650–$1,500
Suzuki SX4	M15A Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure $900–$2,200 1.4 Boosterjet timing chain wear and chain-cover oil weep (S-Cross) $900–$2,000
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross	K14C Boosterjet Timing Chain Stretch $2,000–$5,000 M15A Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure $900–$2,200
Toyota Alphard	2GR-FKS Timing Chain Guide and Tensioner Wear at High Mileage $3,500–$7,500 2GR-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on AH20 $800–$2,500
Toyota Blade	2GR-FE Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $1,800–$3,500 2AZ-FE and 3GR-FSE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $500–$2,200
Toyota Corolla Fielder	1NZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $450–$1,100 1NZ-FE / 1ZZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $350–$950
Toyota Fielder	2ZR-FE Timing Chain Tensioner and Guide Rattle $900–$2,200 1NZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $450–$1,100
Toyota Land Cruiser 70	1VD-FTV Timing Chain Elongation & Stretch $3,800–$7,500 1HZ Timing Chain Tensioner Wear at High Mileage $1,200–$3,200
Toyota LC100	2UZ-FE Timing Chain Guide Rail Deterioration $2,800–$5,500 2UZ-FE V8 Secondary Timing Chain Rattle $2,500–$5,500
Toyota Vellfire	2GR-FKS Timing Chain Guide and Tensioner Wear at High Mileage $3,500–$7,500 2GR-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on AH20 $800–$2,500
Volkswagen Amarok	2.0 BiTDI Timing Chain Stretch and Upper Guide Wear $2,800–$5,500 2H Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI (VW engine) timing chain tensioner failure $2,500–$5,000
Volkswagen Scirocco	Timing chain tensioner failure (2.0 TSI EA888 gen 1/2 CAWB/CCZB) $900–$9,000 Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure (1.4 TSI twincharger EA111 CAVD/CTHD) $2,200–$8,500
Volkswagen Tiguan	1.4 TSI EA111 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $2,200–$4,500 EA888 Gen1 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $1,800–$4,200
Alfa Romeo Giulia	2.0T GME Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $2,000–$5,000
Alfa Romeo Stelvio	2.0T GME Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $2,000–$5,000
BMW X6	N63 turbo oil lines / timing chain wear $3,000–$15,000
Daihatsu Boon	K3-VE Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Failure $900–$2,400
Daihatsu Hijet	KF-VE Cold-Start Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $380–$850
Daihatsu Move	KF-VE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $500–$1,800
Daihatsu Sirion	K3-VE Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Failure $900–$2,400
Daihatsu Storia	K3-VE Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Failure $900–$2,400
Datsun 1200	A12 / A14 Timing Chain Stretch $315–$630
Ford Focus	Zetec 2.0 timing chain and tensioner wear $1,500–$3,000
Ford Kuga	2.0 EcoBoost Timing Chain Tensioner Wear and Chain Rattle $1,600–$4,200
Ford XR8	Boss 5.4 V8 secondary timing chain stretch and guide failure $2,500–$8,000
GWM Ute	GW4C20 Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $1,800–$4,500
Holden Barina	A14NET 1.4 Turbo Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start $1,000–$2,200
Holden Colorado	Timing chain wear and stretch — cold-start rattle (3.6 V6 Alloytec) $2,000–$3,500
Holden Cruze	LUW 1.8 / A14NET 1.4T timing chain wear $1,200–$2,400
Holden Epica	Inline-six petrol timing chain rattle $1,200–$2,600
Holden Rodeo	Timing chain stretch on 3.6 V6 Alloytec (late RA) $2,000–$3,500
Holden Statesman	3.6 Alloytec/SIDI V6 timing chain stretch from oil sludge $1,800–$4,500
Holden Vectra	Z22SE 2.2 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $900–$2,000
Honda City	L13Z / L15Z Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle $900–$2,500
Honda Civic	L15B7 1.5T VTC Actuator Cold-Start Timing Chain Rattle $450–$1,800
Honda CR-V	1.5T Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $600–$4,500
Honda Grace	L13Z / L15Z Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle $900–$2,500
Honda Mobilio Spike	L15A timing chain tensioner bleed-down rattle $450–$1,050
Honda Odyssey	K24A Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Wear $1,800–$4,500
Honda S2000	F22C Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $500–$1,800
Honda Vezel	L15B Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Start Rattle $800–$2,800
HSV Clubsport/GTS	Timing chain tensioner failure with almost no symptoms $800–$3,000
Hyundai Accent	Timing chain rattle, guide wear and tensioner failure (1.4/1.6 Gamma G4FA, G4FC, G4FD) $1,200–$5,500
Hyundai Elantra	Nu/Gamma Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Rattle $600–$2,200
Hyundai i20	G3LC 1.0T Kappa Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle $900–$2,300
Hyundai i40	D4FD 1.7 CRDi timing chain and tensioner wear — cold-start rattle (chain-driven, not a belt) $1,500–$2,800
Hyundai Kauai	G4FJ 1.6 T-GDI timing chain rattle and tensioner wear $1,600–$3,800
Hyundai Kona	G4FJ 1.6 T-GDI timing chain rattle and tensioner wear $1,600–$3,800
Hyundai Santa Fe	2.4 GDI Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle and Stretch $1,600–$3,200
Hyundai Sonata	Timing chain tensioner rattle on cold start (2.4 NF) $1,200–$2,500
Hyundai Veloster	G4FJ 1.6T Gamma Timing Chain Stretch $1,800–$3,500
Infiniti M	VQ35DE/VQ45DE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle — Cold Start (Y50) $1,400–$3,500
Jaguar X-Type	2.0D timing chain — the diesel's reputation for not lasting past 100,000 km $1,800–$5,000
Jeep Wrangler	3.8L EGH Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $1,300–$3,800
Kia Sorento	D4HB 2.2 CRDi Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $1,800–$5,500
Kia Soul	2.0 Nu GDI Timing Chain Stretch $1,800–$3,500
Land Rover Discovery Sport	2.0 Ingenium diesel timing chain stretch (pre-2020) $2,500–$12,000
Land Rover LR3	TDV6 2.7 Secondary Timing Chain Wear – Chain Between Camshafts $4,000–$8,500
Land Rover Vogue	4.4 V8 M62 Timing Chain Guide Failure $2,800–$14,000
Lexus ES	2GR-FE 3.5 V6 secondary timing chain tensioner failure $2,000–$4,500
Lexus IS250	4GR-FSE timing chain tensioner cold start rattle $700–$2,200
Lexus NX	8AR-FTS Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Rattle $900–$3,500
Lexus RX	T24A-FXS turbo hybrid timing chain early mechanical wear $3,000–$6,000
Lexus UX	M20A-FKS Cold-Start Timing Chain Rattle and Stretch $2,500–$6,000
Lexus Windom	2GR-FE 3.5 V6 secondary timing chain tensioner failure $2,000–$4,500
Mazda Demio	ZY-VE / P3-VE Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Wear $900–$1,800
Mazda Tribute	Duratec 2.3L Timing Chain Stretch and Plastic Guide Failure $2,000–$7,500
Mazda Verisa	ZY-VE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $600–$2,200
Mercedes-Benz CLA	M270/M282 Timing Chain Cold-Start Rattle (C117/C118) $2,000–$4,500
Mercedes-Benz CLS	Intake camshaft adjuster failure and timing chain tensioner cold-start rattle (M276 3.5 V6, CLS350) $2,800–$8,500
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter	OM651 Rear-Mounted Timing Chain Failure $5,000–$12,000
MG HS	1.5T Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start $1,200–$3,500
MG ZS	1.0 T-GDI timing chain rattle and stretch $1,500–$3,000
Mitsubishi Galant	4B11 Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $900–$2,800
Mitsubishi Mirage	3A92 Timing Chain Guide Wear — Cold-Start Rattle $650–$2,200
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport	4M40 2.8 turbo diesel cracked cylinder head (linked to overheating and timing chain stretch) $3,500–$7,500
Mitsubishi Space Star	3A92 Timing Chain Guide Wear — Cold-Start Rattle $650–$2,200
Nissan 370Z	VQ35DE/VQ37VHR Timing Chain Primary and Secondary Tensioner Rattle $1,800–$5,500
Nissan AD Van	QG15DE / HR15DE timing chain tensioner and guide wear $550–$1,250
Nissan Altima	VQ35DE Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $900–$2,800
Nissan Bluebird Sylphy	MR20DE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $450–$1,400
Nissan Caravan	QR25DE Timing Chain Stretch and Plastic Guide Wear $1,200–$2,800
Nissan Caravan E26	YD25 Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle no documented figure
Nissan Cedric	VQ30DE Timing Chain Tensioner and Guide Failure $1,260–$2,520
Nissan Cube	CR14DE / HR15DE Timing Chain Stretch $850–$2,800
Nissan Elgrand	VQ timing chain guide / tensioner rattle (E51) $2,000–$4,000
Nissan Juke	MR16DDT 1.6T Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure $2,200–$5,500
Nissan Lafesta	QR25DE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on Cold Start $600–$1,400
Nissan Maxima	VQ30DE Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $850–$2,600
Nissan Murano	VQ35DE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle and Slack $900–$2,800
Nissan Serena	MR20DE timing chain stretch / rattle (C25) $1,500–$2,800
Nissan Wingroad	QG15DE / HR15DE Timing Chain and Guide Wear $700–$1,800
Peugeot 207	EP6 1.6 THP Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure $2,500–$6,000
Porsche 911	MA1 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on Cold Start (991.1) $2,000–$6,000
Porsche Macan	Timing chain cover oil leak and oil consumption (95B.1 V6) $1,200–$4,500
Renault Laguna	2.0 dCi (M9R) timing chain stretch $1,200–$2,800
Renault Trafic	dCi timing chain and tensioner wear — rattle from the front of the engine $1,400–$4,500
Saab 9-3	B207 2.0T Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $3,500–$9,500
Skoda Superb	EA888 Gen1 2.0 TSI Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure $1,500–$3,500
SsangYong Korando	G15DTP 1.5T Cold-Start Timing Chain Rattle $1,300–$2,600
SsangYong Musso	2.2 D22DTF Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $1,800–$3,800
SsangYong Rexton	2.2 D22DTF Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $1,800–$3,800
SsangYong Rhino	2.2 D22DTF Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $1,800–$3,800
SsangYong Tivoli	G15DTF 1.5T Petrol Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure $1,300–$2,500
Subaru B9 Tribeca	EZ36 H6 timing chain secondary tensioner failure $1,800–$3,200
Subaru Outback	EZ36 Boxer Six Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $1,800–$3,800
Subaru XV	FB20 timing chain cold-start rattle $700–$1,900
Suzuki Carry	K6A Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $250–$700
Suzuki Celerio	K10B Timing Chain Stretch $800–$2,200
Suzuki Every	K6A Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $250–$700
Suzuki Ignis	M13A timing chain tensioner wear — cold-start rattle $600–$2,000
Suzuki Kizashi	J24B Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Wear $1,200–$2,800
Suzuki Solio	K12B/K12C Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $500–$1,800
Suzuki Wagon R Solio	K12B/K12C Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $500–$1,800
Toyota Avanza	K3-VE timing chain wear $600–$2,000
Toyota bB	3SZ-VE Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure $800–$2,200
Toyota Caldina	1AZ-FSE Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $560–$1,120
Toyota Celica	1ZZ-FE timing chain tensioner cold-start rattle $650–$1,900
Toyota Corolla Spacio	1ZZ-FE timing chain rattle from a weak chain tensioner $350–$1,600
Toyota Crown	2GR-FSE Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Failure $1,800–$5,500
Toyota Daihatsu Be-go	3SZ-VE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $550–$1,100
Toyota FJ Cruiser	1GR-FE Rear Cam-to-Cam Timing Chain Tensioner Wear $1,800–$3,500
Toyota Fortuner	1GD-FTV Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Start Rattle $2,400–$5,500
Toyota Funcargo	1NZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $380–$850
Toyota GR86	FA24 flat-four timing chain cold-start rattle — tensioner oil-pressure lag $1,100–$3,200
Toyota Granvia	1GD-FTV timing chain rattle on cold start $900–$2,800
Toyota Ipsum	2AZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on Cold Start $900–$2,800
Toyota Isis	1ZZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $550–$1,400
Toyota Ist	1NZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $600–$1,800
Toyota Kluger	2GR-FKS 3.5 V6 Secondary Timing Chain Rattle and Stretch $2,800–$7,500
Toyota Land Cruiser	Timing Chain and Guide Wear (1FZ-FE 4.5L) $1,800–$3,800
Toyota LC Prado	2TR-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $600–$1,800
Toyota Mark II	1JZ-GE timing chain tensioner wear cold start rattle $900–$2,200
Toyota Mark X	4GR-FSE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $1,200–$2,800
Toyota Noah	3ZR-FAE/FE Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Wear $1,200–$2,800
Toyota Probox	1NZ-FE / 2NZ-FE timing chain tensioner cold-start rattle $900–$2,000
Toyota Raum	1NZ-FE timing chain stretch and VVT actuator rattle $900–$2,600
Toyota Rush	3SZ-VE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $550–$1,100
Toyota Sienna	2GR-FE Timing Chain Guide Wear & Rattle $1,800–$4,200
Toyota Sienta	1NZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $650–$1,800
Toyota Spade	1NZ-FE / 1NR-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold Rattle $600–$1,700
Toyota Sprinter	2ZR-FE Timing Chain Tensioner and Guide Rattle $900–$2,200
Toyota Succeed	1NZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $600–$1,800
Toyota Supra	B58 3.0T timing chain cold-start rattle — shared BMW component $1,800–$4,500
Toyota Urban Cruiser	1NZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle $600–$1,800
Toyota Voxy	3ZR-FAE/FE Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Wear $1,200–$2,800
Volkswagen Beetle	1.4 TSI (EA111) timing chain tensioner wear and twincharger piston cracking $1,500–$8,000
Volkswagen Golf GTI	2.0TSI EA888 Gen1 Timing Chain Tensioner Cold-Start Rattle and Chain Failure $1,400–$4,200
Volkswagen Touareg	3.0 TDI V6 Timing Chain Failure (CGRA Engine) $4,000–$8,000
Volvo XC60	3.2 B6324S Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle $2,200–$4,500

About these figures

Each range is the one documented against that fault in the KickTyres catalogue, at independent workshop rates in New Zealand. Dealer labour, genuine parts and damage found along the way push a real bill higher; a reconditioned part or an early catch can bring it lower. Get a written quote for the car you are looking at, and use these figures to judge it.

Looking at a car with one of these?

Type the plate for the free basics and the faults that apply to that exact car, then price the risk into your offer.

Check a plate

Questions

How much does a timing chain repair cost in NZ?

It depends on the fault. Across the 640 documented timing chain faults on 318 models, half start at or below $1,500 and half top out at or below $3,500. The table gives each fault its own range, from the cheapest fix recorded to the worst case. These are approximate figures at NZ independent workshop rates; a dealer, genuine parts or damage found along the way cost more.

Are these quotes?

No. They are the documented repair ranges held against each fault in the KickTyres catalogue. Get a written quote from a workshop for the car in front of you, and use these figures to judge whether it is reasonable and to price the risk into your offer.