Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]          
Sales $ 0 $ 8 $ 1 $ 15  
Income (loss) before income taxes 3 (4) 0 (6)  
Benefit from income taxes 1 4 1 5  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Meritor, Inc. 4 0 1 (1)  
Discontinued operations, assets 7   7   8
Discontinued operations, liabilities $ 13   $ 13   $ 21