Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Net income (loss)	$ (28)	$ (21)	$ (39)	$ (111)
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	(34)	(28)	(63)	(134)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(10)	(47)	7	(133)
Defined benefit plans (net of tax)	34	33	82	98
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	24	(14)	89	(35)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(4)	(35)	50	(146)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	6	7	24	23
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	(10)	(42)	26	(169)
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	$ 6	$ 7	$ 24	$ 23