Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (2)	$ (247)	$ (547)	$ (744)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(3)	(91)	(17)	(71)
Defined benefit plans (net of tax of $(3), $1, $(4), and $2, respectively)	33	39	83	117
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	30	(52)	66	46
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ 28	$ (299)	$ (481)	$ (698)