Summarized Financial Information for DDAC (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	$ 2	$ 7	$ 6	$ 11
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd.
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	165	227	378	502
Gross profit	17	22	40	44
Pre-tax income	3	9	9	22
Net income	3	8	8	19
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate		$ 1	$ 2	$ 1