Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (54)	$ (24)
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	(62)	(33)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(12)	(33)
Defined benefit plans, net of tax	35	33
Total other comprehensive income	23	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(31)	(24)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	8	9
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (39)	$ (33)