Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Net income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (247)	$ 84	$ (744)	$ (241)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(91)	(61)	(71)	(139)
Defined benefit plans (net of tax of $(1), $13, $(2), and $36 respectively)	(39)	(23)	(117)	(63)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(52)	(38)	46	(76)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (299)	$ 46	$ (698)	$ (317)