Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 55	$ (65)	$ (151)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	(3)	7	(160)
Marketable Securities, Unrealized Loss	(1)	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan Net of Tax	433	(46)	(178)
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)	429	(39)	(338)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	484	(104)	(489)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	25	32	33
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ 459	$ (136)	$ (522)