Equity Affiliates - Summarized Financial Information for DDAC and Other Equity Affiliates on a Combined Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity in earnings (loss) of affiliate	$ 14	$ (34)	$ 13
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	646	554	762
Gross profit	83	45	82
Income (loss) before income taxes	15	(14)	23
Net income (loss)	18	(6)	17
Dana's equity in earnings (loss) of affiliate	7	(45)	5
Current assets	547	406
Noncurrent assets	191	206
Total assets	738	612
Current liabilities	512	385
Noncurrent liabilities	87	95
Total liabilities	599	480
Other Equity Affiliates Combined [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	498	582	564
Gross profit	98	113	100
Income (loss) before income taxes	26	42	33
Net income (loss)	24	40	32
Dana's equity in earnings (loss) of affiliate	7	11	$ 8
Current assets	169	180
Noncurrent assets	74	71
Total assets	243	251
Current liabilities	96	97
Noncurrent liabilities	13	12
Total liabilities	$ 109	$ 109