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Principal Components of Investments In Equity Affiliates (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Investments in equity affiliates $ 264  
Investment in affiliates carried at cost 5  
Investment in affiliates 269 123
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd.
   
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Ownership interest percentage 50.00%  
Investments in equity affiliates 140  
Maximum | Getrag Corporate
   
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Ownership interest percentage 49.00% [1]  
Minimum | Getrag Corporate
   
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Ownership interest percentage 42.00% [1]  
Getrag Corporate
   
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Ownership interest percentage 49.00%  
Investments in equity affiliates 77 [1]  
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, LLC
   
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Ownership interest percentage 20.00%  
Investments in equity affiliates 29  
Axles India Limited
   
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Ownership interest percentage 48.00%  
Investments in equity affiliates 7  
All others as a group
   
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Investments in equity affiliates $ 11  
[1] Dana owns 49% of GETRAG Corporation and 42% of GETRAG Dana Holding GmbH