Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 22,090	$ (11,317)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Cumulative currency translation adjustments	(12,188)	(37,794)
Currency loss charged to equity as part of acquisition of noncontrolling shareholder interest	0	(11,748)
Financial instruments:
Change in the fair value of derivatives, net of reclassifications	1,907	(4,111)
Income tax provision on derivative instruments	(471)	1,037
Financial instruments, net of tax	1,436	(3,074)
Postretirement benefit plans:
Amortization of actuarial loss	7,971	8,149
Amortization of prior service cost	429	236
Actuarial loss	0	(31,490)
Income tax impact on postretirement benefit plans	(1,722)	6,039
Foreign currency translation effect	(805)	4,708
Postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	5,873	(12,358)
Other comprehensive loss	(4,879)	(64,974)
Comprehensive income (loss)	17,211	(76,291)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling shareholders' interests	(295)	(270)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Cooper Tire & Rubber Company	$ 17,506	$ (76,021)