Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 177	$ 42	$ 172	$ (87)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(13)	42	(19)	34
Defined benefit plans, net of tax	29	125	92	194
Total other comprehensive income	16	167	73	228
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	193	209	245	141
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	7	5	20	18
Total comprehensive income attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ 186	$ 204	$ 225	$ 123