4.0
definitely annoying- Typical Repair Cost:
- $30
- Average Mileage:
- 43,750 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- repair wiring from rat damage (1 reports)
One day in this January, I parked my car in the parking lot of my apartment and made sure all the lights were off. After one hour I went out. I put my key in the ignition. When I turned the key, all the lights that should be on were off. It seemed that my battery was stolen suddenly. I tried to start my car several times by turning ignition key. The car still cannot be started and no light was turned on. I used the booster, my car was started. I drove my car to Toyota dealer to have it fixed. But the dealer told my they did not find any problem.
Another Sunday in this February, I parked my car in the parking lot of a mall for shopping. When I came back and started my car to leave from the mall, the same problem happened. I did not started my car with booster, another battery in a car and cable. I call the number of road assistant. Nobody took my phone call. Only the machine voice told me I should call 911 if I needed emergency help. I was online for over 10 minutes. Because my cellphone is prepay cellphone. I used out all the money I prepaid for the cellphone. I tried to start my car again. I actually started my car. I know the dealer would say they cannot find any problem if I drove my car to the dealer. But I believe my car still have this problem.
Now I place a booster in my car. I really do not know when the same problem occur.
- Peter L., Ottawa, Ontario, canada
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Intermittent starting issue; looked under the hood on 1/24/21. Found a rodent nest on the engine cover. Cleared it out. Next day would not start; found ANOTHER nest started (pictured). Had to have it towed to mechanic. Rat jumped out at mechanics shop. Wires chewed but repaired.
- Lynn S., Sonora, CA, US