I also have an engine pinging problem in my 2009 Euro, which is only 3 mths old. Initially the pinging was only audible when accelerating (@ 2-3000rpm); now it is almost all the time...

Dealership has acknowledged that there is a pinging problem and that Honda Australia is aware of it, however with no fix (no news there for you).

I have been told that the DSM will be coming to have a look - hopefully soon. I too got the line that I should use 98 RON, which is all I have been using since day one.

I can't believe Honda still sell this car when they know there is a problem. Subaru stopped production of their turbo engines early this year until they fixed similar engine knocking problem. Same with Toyota Aurion. At least these manufacturers had the guts to publicly admit the problem and fix it.

My experience with trying to get this problem fixed has put me off Honda and there so called quality product and after sales service.

I have also had a steering problem - annoying rubbing noise on full turn at slow speed. Dealership says it is normal and that the noise is coming the EPS motor. I guess they will tell me all the rattles coming from the dash and the driver's window are also normal...along with the loud thumping noise I get when I turn the AC vents off.

Keen to hear how others get on with fixing the enging knocking.