When I turn the key to start my car I get a grinding noise as if the teeth on the starter are not fully contacting. I had the same issue with my 4th gen but that was after a new starter was installed. I have had my 5th gen for 2 months and I have never had this problem. It doesn't happen everytime I start it up and it doesn't only happen when the engine is cold. Is this some sort of sign to change the starter?

 

id say its on its way i had the same issue n thats what it was n my battery was in need of replacing as well.take it to auto zone or advanced auto n have it checked if u can. hows ur battery?

 

Haven't checked the battery. I'll jump on it.

 

i had a very similar problem, the dealer replaced the starter because they said it was over-engaging. The new one fixed the problem. whats the mileage on your max?