Equity Affiliates - Summarized Financial Information for DDAC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity in earnings of affiliate	$ 2	$ 2	$ 12	$ 6
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd. (DDAC) [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	215	145	615	425
Gross profit	21	21	72	53
Earnings before income taxes	5	5	15	8
Net income	3	2	11	4
Dana's equity in earnings of affiliate	$ 1	$ 0	$ 4	$ 0