One problem related to engine belts and pulleys has been reported for the 2008 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2008 Optima.
I bought my kia Optima in 2009, it was 1 yr old at that time. I had to replace my timing belt in March of 2017 and I am having to replace it again. It is may of 2019. My car only has 70,000 miles on the original engine.