My wife has an 2002. It has 65K miles on it and its proven to be bulletproof. No issues with anything on the entire car. We've towed quite a bit with it as well. The MDX had no problems with my former 21 big block jet boat (about 4K lbs). And I used it often to launch and retrieve our 25 Shockwave (about 5,500 lbs), although I limit the distances I tow the 25'er to a mile or so each way to the launchramp or gas station.
Its has more than adequate power. And handles better than any SUV I've driven. And the leather quality is top notch. Showing no signs of wear at all. Highly recommend this vehicle.
The tow rating is 3,500lbs for high sided/high profile trailers, and 4,500lbs for boats and lower profile trailers.