Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Navistar International Corporation Table (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent	$ (114)	$ (144)
Net income (loss) Attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (123)	$ (153)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	80.2	69.9
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	80.2	69.9
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ (1.53)	$ (2.19)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ (1.53)	$ (2.19)
Parent [Member]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	80.2	69.9
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment	0	0
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	80.2	69.9
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ (1.53)	$ (2.19)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ (1.53)	$ (2.19)
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	80.2	69.9
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment	0	0
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	80.2	69.9
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ (1.42)	$ (2.06)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ (1.42)	$ (2.06)