I have a 2004 kia optima, has anybody had any?

[jb8ker41]

trouble with the timing belt? if so how many miles did you have trouble with it with, and did kia warranty it?

[T-Boogie]

Timing belts are a maintenance item, just like oil changes. That's your responsibility. If it goes, you might end up with a pooched engine, that will cost as much to fix as the car is worth. At our shop, we had 3 come through the same way. Don't blow it up or go over. The KIA belts are made really cheaply, and WILL rip apart VERY easily once over the 60000 miles

[gary o]

Kia recommends changing after 60,000 miles. I do not think is covered under warranty, but would not hurt to ask a dealer.