Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ 84	$ 1,400	$ (241)	$ 1,468
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(61)	4	(139)	65
Defined benefit plans (net of tax of $12 and $0, respectively)	23	(14)	63	65
Total other comprehensive income	(38)	(10)	(76)	130
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ 46	$ 1,390	$ (317)	$ 1,598