Equity Affiliates - Summarized Financial Information for DDAC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2018 |
Mar. 31, 2017 |
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| Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | ||
| Dana's equity in earnings of affiliate | $ 6 | $ 5 |
| Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd. (DDAC) [Member] | ||
| Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | ||
| Sales | 247 | 190 |
| Gross profit | 26 | 24 |
| Earnings before income taxes | 6 | 8 |
| Net income | 5 | 7 |
| Dana's equity in earnings of affiliate | $ 2 | $ 3 |