Equity Affiliates - Summarized Financial Information for DDAC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity in loss of affiliate		$ 1
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd. (DDAC)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	$ 120	154
Gross profit	10	11
Pre-tax loss	(3)	(2)
Net loss	(2)	(2)
Dana's equity in loss of affiliate	$ (2)	$ (2)