Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (42)	$ (248)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(59)	(62)
Defined benefit plans (net of tax of $(1) and $0)	32	25
Total other comprehensive loss	(27)	(37)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (69)	$ (285)