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Investments (Narrative) (Details)
R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 65 Months Ended
May 16, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
May 15, 2017
Dec. 31, 2019
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2018
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                  
Income (loss) from equity method investments     $ 1,578 $ 2,038 $ 1,636        
Investment   $ 28,380 32,437 $ 28,380          
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Venture Capital Funds [Member]                  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                  
Contribution     $ 1,600            
MSIL                  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                  
Equity method investment, ownership percentage   49.00% 49.00% 49.00% 49.00%   49.00% 49.00%  
Equity method investments   $ 11,288 $ 12,701 $ 11,288          
Income (loss) from equity method investments     1,578 2,038 $ 1,636        
Stoneridge Brazil [Member]                  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                  
Percentage ownership in consolidated subsidiary           74.00%      
Percentage of additional noncontrolling interest acquired 26.00%                
Noncontrolling interest $ 14,458             $ 13,762
Dividends payable   5,980 6,010 5,980     R$ 24,154 R$ 23,204  
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests 1,500                
Dividends Payable, Price Index Adjustment   709 921 709     R$ 3,703 R$ 2,752  
Stoneridge Brazil [Member] | Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]                  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                  
Noncontrolling interest 16,995                
Stoneridge Brazil [Member] | Additional Paid-In Capital                  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                  
Noncontrolling interest $ 31,453                
Autotech Ventures [Member] | Venture Capital Funds [Member]                  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                  
Investment commitment   10,000   $ 10,000          
Contribution expected period (in years)       10 years          
Contribution   437              
Investment   $ 437 $ 1,827 $ 437