Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (28)	$ (2)	$ (134)	$ (547)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(47)	(3)	(133)	(17)
Defined benefit plans (net of tax of $0, $(3), $(1), $(4), respectively)	33	33	98	83
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(14)	30	(35)	66
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (42)	$ 28	$ (169)	$ (481)