Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (66)	$ (54)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	22	(12)
Defined benefit plans, net of tax	35	35
Total other comprehensive income	57	23
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(9)	(31)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	7	8
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (16)	$ (39)