| Cover | Jul. 31, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 31, 2019 |
| Entity File Number | 001-13337 |
| Entity Registrant Name | STONERIDGE, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001043337 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 34-1598949 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | OH |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 39675 MacKenzie Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Novi |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MI |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 48377 |
| City Area Code | 248 |
| Local Phone Number | 489-9300 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares, without par value |
| Trading Symbol | SRI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
