Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Net income (loss) Attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (123)	$ (153)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	17	(13)
Defined benefit plans (net of tax of $0, and $12 respectively)	38	23
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	55	10
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (68)	$ (143)