Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Total	Series D Convertible Junior Preference Stock	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Common Stock Held in Treasury, at Cost	Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at Oct. 31, 2009	$ (1,687)	$ 4	$ 7	$ 2,181	$ (2,101)	$ (1,690)	$ (149)	$ 61
Net income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	223				223
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	267							44
Total other comprehensive income	494					494
Transfer from redeemable equity securities upon exercise or expiration of stock options	5			5
Stock-based compensation	18			18
Stock ownership programs	27			2			25
Cash dividends paid to non-controlling interest	(57)							(57)
Other	1							1
Balance at Oct. 31, 2010	(932)	4	7	2,206	(1,878)	(1,196)	(124)	49
Net income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	1,723				1,723
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	1,778							55
Total other comprehensive income	(748)					(748)
Transfer from redeemable equity securities upon exercise or expiration of stock options	3			3
Stock-based compensation	27			27
Stock ownership programs	30			(8)			38
Stock repurchase programs	(105)						(105)
Forward contract for accelerated stock repurchase program	(20)			(20)
Cash dividends paid to non-controlling interest	(53)							(53)
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other	45			45
Other	(2)	(1)						(1)
Balance at Oct. 31, 2011	23	3	7	2,253	(155)	(1,944)	(191)	50
Net income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	(3,010)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(2,962)							48
Total other comprehensive income	(381)					(381)
Stock-based compensation	18			18
Stock ownership programs	1			(14)			15
Stock repurchase programs	(75)			20			(95)
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash	56							56
Cash dividends paid to non-controlling interest	(56)
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests				(3)				3
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues	192		1	191
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other	(26)			(26)
Other	1		1	1			(1)
Balance at Oct. 31, 2012	$ (3,265)	$ 3	$ 9	$ 2,440	$ (3,165)	$ (2,325)	$ (272)	$ 45