Summarized Financial Information for DDAC (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	$ (2)	$ 6	$ 4	$ 17
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd.
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	150	217	528	719
Gross profit	14	28	54	72
Pre-tax income		5	9	27
Net income		5	8	24
Dana's equity earnings in affiliate	$ (1)	$ 1	$ 1	$ 2