Automatic Transmission problems of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

July, 2005 a/transmission shifting erratic, slipping, creating hazardous driving conditions due to loss of control. Mitsubishi dealership performed a/t flush and erratic behavior was cleared. On first road trip after this repair, the neutral shift indicator, "n", began to flash after vehicle was traveling on highway for 45 minutes. According to the owners manual, this indicates the a/t is overheating and vehicle should be brought to a stop to avoid damage and/or injury. I have taken the vehicle back several times without any resolution as the dealership claims they were not able to duplicate my complaint. On my last visit of 12/19/06, the dealership recommends I upgrade the a/t oil pan to a larger one per TSB 00-23-008 at my cost. This potential fire hazard is not due to a damage or a part that has worn out. This is an obvious design defect that the manufacturer should correct at no cost to the consumer. Please assist me in resolving this situation.

While driven at 85 mph vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Prior the incident dealership provide a general tune up. The insurance company indicated to consumer this vehicle had recall on transmission, and that was the problem.

I just purchased the vehicle may of 2004 and already it needs a new transmission, I have talk to alot of other people and there vehicle is doing the same thing.

While driving, the automatic transmission temperature light illuminated. The consumer pulled over to check the owner's manual. The manual stated to pull over and wait until the automatic transmission temperature light goes off and to proceed driving. The consumer started driving and the transmission illuminated again. The consumer managed to pull over again. The engine started to smoke and the consumer took the vehicle to aamco transmission who diagnosed the transmission as being damaged and needed to be replaced. Upon completion of the transmission, the vehicle continued to experience rough shifting.