Transaxle Overheats
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 2002 Chrysler Intrepid, 2002 Chrysler Concorde, and 2002 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Possible cause: aerated fluid, restricted fluid flow, defective torque converter, engine idle speed too high, faulty engine cooling system, faulty oil pump, hydraulic pressure too low, improper fluid level, insufficient clutch plate clearance, incorrect shift linkage or cable adjustment, transaxle not shifting into overdrive or no TCC engagement.