Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (96,320)	$ (39,965)	$ (167,703)	$ (131,189)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(36,925)	20,073	(37,034)	19,554
Change in defined benefit liabilities, net	2,112	(484)	1,972	(418)
Total comprehensive loss	(131,133)	(20,376)	(202,765)	(112,053)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	94	(210)	256	(121)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Exide Technologies	$ (131,039)	$ (20,586)	$ (202,509)	$ (112,174)