Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (184)	$ (619)	$ (898)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(160)	(52)	(51)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	0	1	0
Defined benefit plans (net of tax of $(5), $(2), and $(233), respectively)	(178)	(388)	552
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(338)	(439)	501
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (522)	$ (1,058)	$ (397)