Pro Forma Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Net loss
As reported	$ 73	$ (25)
Net loss attributable to the parent company
As reported	70	(30)
Net loss available to common stockholders
As reported	62	(38)
Net loss per share - Basic
As reported	$ 0.42	$ (0.26)
Net loss per share - Diluted
As reported	$ 0.33	$ (0.26)
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd.
Net loss
As reported		(25)
Pro forma		(21)
Net loss attributable to the parent company
As reported		(30)
Pro forma		(26)
Net loss available to common stockholders
As reported		(38)
Pro forma		$ (34)
Net loss per share - Basic
As reported		$ (0.26)
Pro forma		$ (0.23)
Net loss per share - Diluted
As reported		$ (0.26)
Pro forma		$ (0.23)