Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net (loss) income	$ (2,127)	$ (529)	$ 2,444
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Post-employment benefits	60	(228)	175
Hedge instruments	1	0	8
Translation adjustments and other	(225)	(260)	(6)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(164)	(488)	177
Comprehensive (loss) income	(2,291)	(1,017)	2,621
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	973	278	(1,463)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Icahn Enterprises	(1,318)	(739)	1,158
Limited partners
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Icahn Enterprises	(1,292)	(724)	1,135
General partner
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Icahn Enterprises	(26)	(15)	23
Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member]
Net (loss) income	(2,126)	(528)	2,444
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Post-employment benefits	60	(228)	175
Hedge instruments	1	0	8
Translation adjustments and other	(225)	(260)	(6)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(164)	(488)	177
Comprehensive (loss) income	(2,290)	(1,016)	2,621
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	973	278	(1,463)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Icahn Enterprises	(1,317)	(738)	1,158
Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] | Limited partners
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Icahn Enterprises	(1,304)	(731)	1,146
Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] | General partner
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Icahn Enterprises	$ (13)	$ (7)	$ 12