Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (65)	$ (151)	$ (579)
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	(97)	(184)	(619)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	7	(160)	(52)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	0	0	1
Defined benefit plans, net of tax	(46)	(178)	(388)
Total other comprehensive loss	(39)	(338)	(439)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(104)	(489)	(1,018)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	32	33	40
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (136)	$ (522)	$ (1,058)