Two problems related to car will not start have been reported for the 2009 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
This car has had 3 new batteries and it has just over 5,000 miles. Today aaa jumped the car and I drove for over an hour to charge up the battery, then I went grocery shopping, came out and the car wouldn't start. Called aaa they came out and started my car and came home. Got up to take it into the dealership and it won't start. The test he ran on the battery I was told the battery is ok, there is something wrong in the electrical system. The electrical monitor on the dashboard does not show me how many miles per hour I have been driving. The blue line go up making me think the battery is charged, but when I stop I cannot restart the car. I cannot afford to keep taking my car into Toyota to get it fixed. The dealership is Toyota temecula valley on ynez rd, also called Toyota4u. Com. Maybe it is the power button, not connecting to the electrical. Last time the service rep yelled at me that it was my fault for not take the car out every day and driving it on the freeway, and I was so embarrassed I said just put another battery in it. I have always had Cadillac before this, but I felt Toyota was a reliable car, and my neighbor like them.
This was the second time that the car would not start after a sitting for approximately seven days. It had to be towed to the dealer where purchased where checked and jumped. I was told to not let the car sit idle. Today I contacted Toyota directly at 800-331-4221. I was given case # 1108121588. Representatives were very professional and checked with Toyota technicians for the 2009 Prius. Apparently, the car should not set for 4 to 5 days, (7 days at the outside) without being driven. Concern: dealer and Toyota do not mention this serious flaw. As a sole female driver in the household, I would no have purchased this car given this very pertinent information. It means that something as simple as taking this car to the airport for a trip is not a prudent possibility. Trying to do a personal part to use less gas and lessen emissions comes with a serious and not stated safety issue.