Equity Affiliates - Summarized Financial Information for DDAC and Other Equity Affiliates on a Combined Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	$ (34)	$ 13	$ 12
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	554	762	835
Gross profit	45	82	82
Pre-tax income	(14)	23	19
Net income	(6)	17	20
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	(45)	5	7
Current assets	406	552
Noncurrent assets	206	177
Total assets	612	729
Current liabilities	385	506
Noncurrent liabilities	95	61
Total liabilities	480	567
Other Equity Affiliates Combined [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	582	564	497
Gross profit	113	100	79
Pre-tax income	42	33	25
Net income	40	32	24
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	11	8	$ 5
Current assets	180	192
Noncurrent assets	71	73
Total assets	251	265
Current liabilities	97	123
Noncurrent liabilities	12	13
Total liabilities	$ 109	$ 136