Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 13	$ (57)	$ (11)	$ (90)
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	4	(64)	(29)	(106)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	50	(27)	17	(86)
Defined benefit plans (net of tax)	15	33	48	65
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	65	6	65	(21)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	78	(51)	54	(111)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	9	7	18	16
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ 69	$ (58)	$ 36	$ (127)