Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 42	$ (28)	$ (87)	$ (39)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	42	(10)	34	7
Defined benefit plans, net of tax	125	34	194	82
Total other comprehensive income	167	24	228	89
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	209	(4)	141	50
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	5	6	18	24
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ 204	$ (10)	$ 123	$ 26