Equity Affiliates - Summarized Financial Information for DDAC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	$ 0	$ 2	$ 3	$ 9
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd. (DDAC)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	114	167	402	590
Gross profit	8	17	31	61
Pre-tax income (loss)	(4)	1	(8)	15
Net income (loss)	(3)	1	(6)	12
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	$ (3)	$ 0	$ (7)	$ 2