Equity Affiliates - Summarized Financial Information for DDAC and Other Equity Affiliates (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	$ 3	$ 2	$ 7	$ 6
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd. (DDAC)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	229	165	416	378
Gross profit	25	17	45	40
Pre-tax income	10	3	16	9
Net income	10	3	16	8
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	$ 3	$ 0	$ 6	$ 2