Christian Wardlaw’s Opinion of the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser’s Quality:
Generally, the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser strikes me a quality piece of work, though I did not perform my usually detailed inspection of the truck. It felt stout, it didn’t rattle or squeak over the paved roads on which I drove it, and I didn’t see any glaring build quality issues inside or out – though with such a brightly-colored, busy-looking thing to behold, it’s easy to get distracted from misaligned panel joints and bad fitting trim. Hope you like hard plastic, because the FJ Cruiser is decked out with lots of it. Fortunately, it’s decent in most respects, and the switchgear exhibits the fluid, refined feel and action that characterizes nearly anything coming out of the Toyota parts bin.

Thom Blackett’s Opinion of the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser’s Quality:
Recently, Toyotas passing through our hands have exhibited questionable quality, surprising to say the least. The FJ Cruiser seems to be an exception. Granted, the interior is awash in hard plastics, many with differing grain patterns, but the materials feel durable, substantial, and firmly affixed. Most of the panels have a matte finish, and the rubber flooring should have some longevity. The seats are covered in a fabric that feels ready for years of beach sand and snow suit abuse, with much of the detritus likely caught by the optional carpeted floor mats. Even after several hours pounding the FJ off road, the interior was tight and rattle-free except for an aural annoyance emanating from the driver’s side clamshell door seam. The only off-kilter gap was around the glovebox. A detailed look over the FJ Cruiser’s exterior demonstrated Toyota’s traditional focus on the details. Gaps around the tailgate were wide but consistent while a rubber gasket filled the gaps around the hood.

Brian Chee’s Opinion of the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser’s Quality:
Everything that wears the Toyota badge carries with it an expectation of quality, and while some aspects of the 2007 FJ Cruiser fall short of that mandate, the vehicle as a whole felt tightly-built with quality materials. However, the amount of plastics, inside and out, was disappointing – especially on the inside. That may be a part of the form and function of this vehicle, but few people will enjoy having hard plastics to touch and look at virtually across the entire interior.

In addition to some quality seats – with arm rests! – the painted plate that houses the radio and climate controls was, actually, one of the highlights of the interior, as were and big, easy-to-use climate control knobs. That center layout proved to be a strong center piece against the darker plastics and forms surrounding it, and as such refreshed the eye. On the road, the FJ was mostly quiet, though an irritating vibration worked itself loose halfway through my drive.

Russ Bartlett’s Opinion of the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser’s Quality:
Looks aren’t deceiving on this ride – the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser is solid. Fit-and-finish is impressive, and the interior is a great example of sacrificing lots of gadgets for simple features made from quality materials. The seat material feels durable, as does the rubber flooring and interior's plastic panels. The carpeted floor mats move easily when getting in and out of the FJ, so my solution is to just take them out for more solid footing.