Equity Affiliates - Summarized Financial Information for DDAC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity in earnings (loss) of affiliate	$ 2	$ 0	$ 6	$ 3
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd. (DDAC)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	145	114	425	402
Gross profit	21	8	53	31
Income (loss) before income taxes	5	(4)	8	(8)
Net income (loss)	2	(3)	4	(6)
Dana's equity in earnings (loss) of affiliate	$ 0	$ (3)	$ 0	$ (7)