Equity Affiliates - Summarized Financial Information for DDAC and Other Equity Affiliates on a Combined Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity in earnings (loss) of affiliate	$ 19	$ 14	$ (34)
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	877	646	554
Gross profit	104	83	45
Income (loss) before income taxes	28	15	(14)
Net income (loss)	22	18	(6)
Dana's equity in earnings (loss) of affiliate	9	7	(45)
Current assets	786	547
Noncurrent assets	185	191
Total assets	971	738
Current liabilities	711	512
Noncurrent liabilities	86	87
Total liabilities	797	599
Other Equity Affiliates Combined [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	588	498	582
Gross profit	122	98	113
Income (loss) before income taxes	41	26	42
Net income (loss)	38	24	40
Dana's equity in earnings (loss) of affiliate	10	7	$ 11
Current assets	186	169
Noncurrent assets	76	74
Total assets	262	243
Current liabilities	117	96
Noncurrent liabilities	11	13
Total liabilities	$ 128	$ 109