Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012 LegalMatter	Dec. 31, 2011 LegalMatter
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Other product liabilities, non-asbestos		$ 1	$ 1
Minimum
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Dividends or other transfers by Dana Companies, LLC that require approval by independent board member		1
Asbestos
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Asbestos claims pending		25,000	26,000
Asbestos claims settled and awaiting final documentation and dismissal, with or without payment		1,000	1,000
Asbestos claims accrued		83	89
Time horizon used to estimate liability		15 years
Probable recovery receivable		50	53
Other income, credit for recovery of past outlays claims	6
Environmental Liability
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Probable recovery receivable		2	2
Accrued environmental liabilities		$ 11	$ 13