Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (24)	$ (33)
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	(33)	(42)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(33)	(59)
Defined benefit plans (net of tax of $0 and $(1), respectively)	33	32
Total other comprehensive loss	0	(27)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(24)	(60)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	9	9
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (33)	$ (69)