Equity Affiliates - Summarized Financial Information for DDAC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity in earnings of affiliate	$ 5	$ 4	$ 10	$ 4
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd. (DDAC) [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	210	160	400	280
Gross profit	27	22	51	32
Income before income taxes	2	6	10	3
Net income	1	4	8	2
Dana's equity in earnings of affiliate	$ 0	$ 2	$ 3	$ 0