Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (75)	$ 13	$ (129)	$ (11)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	4	50	(8)	17
Defined benefit plans, net of tax	34	15	69	48
Total other comprehensive income	38	65	61	65
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(37)	78	(68)	54
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	5	9	13	18
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (42)	$ 69	$ (81)	$ 36