Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Net income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (898)	$ (3,010)	$ 1,723
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(51)	(125)	(19)
Defined benefit plans (net of tax of $(233), $14, and $430, respectively)	(552)	256	729
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	501	(381)	(748)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (397)	$ (3,391)	$ 975