Other Income, Net - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2010
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Foreign exchange gain (loss) for the devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar	$ (3)

Name:

dan_NoncashForeignExchangeLossRelatedToVenezuelaDevaluation

Namespace Prefix:

dan

Data Type:

xbrli:monetaryItemType

Balance Type:

debit

Period Type:

duration