Equity Affiliates - Summarized Financial Information for DDAC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	$ 2	$ 6	$ 3	$ 7
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd. (DDAC)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	134	219	288	423
Gross profit	12	24	23	44
Pre-tax income (loss)	(2)	10	(4)	14
Net income (loss)	(1)	8	(3)	11
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	$ (2)	$ 3	$ (4)	$ 2