2013 transic connect going thru starters

[rjmorel]

I bought a used 2013 Connect with around 64,000 miles on it. everything worked great on it. Then the starter started acting up. Turn key and starter would click but not engage. If I held key on sometimes it would engage and start. 3 remanufactured starters later all lasting 400-600 miles but lifetime warranty I got tired of it and told mechanic to put in a brand new starter. It lasted 4000 miles and now is dead. Mechanic has checked battery and all relays that pertain to the starter. He said that it was the cheap metal they put in the solenoid arcs over then doesn't make connection. He's seen it in other cars also. Is there something else that could be making the starter solenoid die early? I'm baffled and tired of getting stranded by an otherwise nice little van.

Do other connects have this problem?

I have a friend that has a 2012 connect with 154,000 miles on it and has original starter working just fine.

thanks rj