Summarized Financial Information for DDAC and Other Equity Affiliates (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	$ 13	$ 12	$ 2
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	762	835	683
Gross profit	82	82	68
Pre-tax income	23	19	8
Net income	17	20	7
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	5	7	(1)
Current assets	552	663
Noncurrent assets	177	167
Total assets	729	830
Current liabilities	506	613
Noncurrent liabilities	61	42
Total liabilities	567	655
Other Equity Affiliates Combined [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	564	497	522
Gross profit	100	79	75
Pre-tax income	33	25	21
Net income	32	24	16
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	8	5	3
Current assets	192	164
Noncurrent assets	73	69
Total assets	265	233
Current liabilities	123	104
Noncurrent liabilities	13	11
Total liabilities	$ 136	$ 115