Bent valves are very common.
It has a timing belt.
The 3.5L has a timing belt.
Timing belt
Chain
The engine can be destroyed if this happens. First the head will crack or the head gaskets will blow .
Timing chain.
No, it has a chain.
Belt.
The 3.8L in a Chrysler Town and Country does not have a belt, it has a timing chain that does not require service.The 3.8L in a Chrysler Town and Country does not have a belt, it has a timing chain that does not require service.
100,000 miles.
The 2001 Chrysler 2.4L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) has a timing belt and it must be replaced at 120,000 miles. This is an interference engine and if the belt breaks serious engine damage will occur. BTW, the water pump is driven by the cam belt. Replace the pump at the same time you replace the belt. They have approximately the same life expectancy and this will save you labor cost later when the pump fails, which it will.
3.3L and 3.8L engines have a timing chain. All other engines have timing belts