i'll echo that--- we have a gen 1 mdx. no transmission problems and we're at 100+k. it's been a good car, though it's burnt our 3 rear hvac blowers and is starting to act up with minor issues--- suspension rattles, minor coolant leak, more squeaks and rattles.
It gets worse fuel economy than the fullsize truck in my sig! and it wants premium fuel. not sure why. pilots are similar from what I've read.
We see 14.5-16 in town typical, 18 hwy with a cartop carrier. best we've ever seen was around 20 hwy.
Besides the rooftop carrier, it's stock. stock wheels, tires, no lift...