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1997 Dodge Dakota auction results: final bids and sale history

FinalBid holds 436 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Dodge Dakota. Across 410 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $325. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 105 verified odometer readings sit above 175,140 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 31, 2019, the newest in Oct 20, 2026. Auction results for the 1997 Dodge Dakota at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 1997 Dodge Dakota belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.

$325
Median final bid
$225–$406
Middle half
$618
Top 10% from
$1,500
Highest
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$225

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 72369956 1B7GL23X5VS162907

Water/flood · 166,350 mi · Minneapolis, MN, USA

Non-repairable · Keys Oct 20, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$375

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 69287236 1B7GL23X8VS116276

Front end · 77,929 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...

Salvage title · Keys Oct 20, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$125

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 71108036 1B7GG23Y4VS242020

Front end · 0 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...

Salvage title · Keys Oct 16, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$725

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 63325286 1B7GG23X9VS229321

Side · 183,343 mi · China Grove, NC, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 5, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$350

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 64784156 1B7GL23X1VS237442

Rear end · 146,888 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...

Salvage title · Keys Sep 29, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$450

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 65924926 1B7GG23Y5VS253267

All over · 123,699 mi · Pittsburgh North, PA,...

Salvage title · Keys Sep 3, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$775

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 66504606 1B7GG23Y0VS305422

Rear end · 106,078 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Aug 31, 2026

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$200 $270 $330 $400 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $325

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 111 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
90%
$325 1997
Mexico
8%
$200 1997
Guatemala
0.9%
$375 1997
Honduras
0.9%
$100 1997

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 61 sold median $350
IAAI 63 sold median $300

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Dakota years

2021 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1929

Dodge models

1/2 Ton Trucks 1500 2500 3500 Aspen Avenger B Series Caliber Caravan Caravan Cargo Cargo Challenger Charger Colt Coronet D Series D/W 100 D/W 250 D/W 350 D150 & W150 Dakota Dart Daytona Durango Dynasty Grand Caravan Grand Caravan Cargo Hornet Intrepid Journey Lancer Magnum Neon Nitro Passenger Raider RAM Ram Charger Shadow Spirit Sprinter Stealth Stratus Trucks Viper W SERIES

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a 1997 Dodge Dakota sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1997 Dodge Dakota was $325; half of the 124 sales went for $225 to $406.

Where do 1997 Dodge Dakota cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (90%), Mexico (8%), Guatemala (1%).

Is a 1997 Dodge Dakota cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $350, IAAI $300.

How much does a 1997 Dodge Dakota sell for at auction?

The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1997 Dodge Dakota lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.

What pushes a 1997 Dodge Dakota final bid to the bottom of the range?

Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any 1997 Dodge Dakota

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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