u/IamAstyanax

I currently drive a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. Rock solid ride, no issues whatsoever (smod bypassed, no need to freak TF out). I've had the R51 Pathfinder for several years, just needing something with a little more leg room.

I need some help determining if my research is true here:

I am considering a 2015 nissan Armada Platinum.

1. Is the 2015 Nissan Armada superior in reliability to the 17-19? I am reading a lot about some cylinder 7 issues in these, even some after 80k miles..
2. Is it worth just waiting it out for the 2021-2022 models to come down in price a bit and skip the 2015-2019 entirely?
3. Is A/C and HVAC in Armada's a common issue? I see a TON of carfax where compressor/lines/refridgerant needs constantly changed, recharged, and replaced.
4. I'm correct to think that overall the armada is typically a more reliable vehicle than the 2015-2017 expedition with the 6 speed and 3.5?

I don't care about features in cars, I really care about reliability and space.

Thanks.