I've been reading posts on the MDX forums. Seems like owners are experiencing A LOT of problems (minor and major).
Unless these people are lying, there are just too many problems, especially for a vehicle in that price range.
I've also been reading the Highlander forums for a while. Some problems, but most are just minor (ie: wind buffetting noise when rear window is down... this also occurs in the MDX.) The Highlander seems pretty much problem-free, whereas the MDX is "problem-friendly"
Maybe the Pilot will have fewer problems? I still believe the Pilot would meet our needs more than anything elso out on the market currently.