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Note 1, Significant Accounting Policies Restricted Cash (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Restricted Cash At September 30, 2016, Adient recorded $2 billion of restricted cash within the consolidated statements of financial position. These funds represent the proceeds from a bond issuance that were placed directly into escrow and released to Adient subsequent to September 30, 2016 and therefore represent non-cash activity in fiscal 2016. The cash was used during the nine months ended June 30, 2017 in part, to fund a distribution to Johnson Controls. The $2 billion receipt of cash from escrow, along with the distribution to and other settlements with the former Parent during the nine months ended June 30, 2017, are reflected in net transfers from parent in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Refer to Note 5, "Debt and Financing Arrangements," of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further information on the bond issuance.