Loss Per Share Attributable to Navistar International Corporation - Basic & Diluted Loss per Share (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Loss from continuing operations, net of tax	$ (249)	$ (114)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	1	(9)
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (248)	$ (123)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	81.2	80.2
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment	0	0
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	81.2	80.2
Basic: Loss from Continuing Operations (in dollars per share)	$ (3.07)	$ (1.42)
Basic: Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02	$ (0.11)
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (3.05)	$ (1.53)
Diluted: Loss from Continuing Operations (in dollars per share)	$ (3.07)	$ (1.42)
Diluted: Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02	$ (0.11)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (3.05)	$ (1.53)