| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 21, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | DANA INC |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000026780 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 21, 2019 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-1063 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-1531856 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3939 Technology Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Maumee |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 43537 |
| City Area Code | (419) |
| Local Phone Number | 887-3000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | DAN |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
