$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 71301196 1B7GL23Y5VS236318
Front end · 415,462 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 22, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Dodge Dakota auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 929 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Dodge Dakota. Across 896 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $350. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 185 verified odometer readings sit above 172,113 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 1, 2019, the newest in Oct 22, 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
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 46267975 1B7FL26X7VS311325
Normal wear · 143,496 mi · Grenada, MS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 22, 2026
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 72369956 1B7GL23X5VS162907
Water/flood · 166,350 mi · Minneapolis, MN, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Oct 20, 2026
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 69287236 1B7GL23X8VS116276
Front end · 77,929 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 20, 2026
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 71108036 1B7GG23Y4VS242020
Front end · 0 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 16, 2026
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45937587 1B7GL23X6VS203190
Side · 428,802 mi · Longview, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 15, 2026
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45868974 1B7GG26XXVS291211
Front end · 126,463 mi · Buckhannon, WV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 8, 2026
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45752206 1B7GL23X9VS149058
Front end · 229,990 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Oct 7, 2026
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 46092279 1B7GL23X9VS186255
Normal wear · 282,581 mi · Lexington, SC, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Oct 7, 2026
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 46005956 1B7FL26X6VS252218
Side · 141,981 mi · Rockmart, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 6, 2026
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 46067617 1B7FL26P9VS312850
Theft · 181,822 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Salvage title
Oct 5, 2026
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 44565768 1B7GG23Y3VS264414
Front end · 1 mi · Albuquerque, NM, USA
Salvage title
Oct 5, 2026
$725
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63325286 1B7GG23X9VS229321
Side · 183,343 mi · China Grove, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 5, 2026
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45847292 1B7GL23X9VS304904
Normal wear · 219,397 mi · Tucson, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 1, 2026
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 45522406 1B7FL26P2VS258131
Side · 0 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA
Salvage title
Sep 30, 2026
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 64784156 1B7GL23X1VS237442
Rear end · 146,888 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 29, 2026
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45735223 1B7GL23X2VS118587
Rear end · 243,694 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 28, 2026
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45451833 1B7GL23X8VS161251
Front end · 105,683 mi · Gorham, ME, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Sep 21, 2026
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45365561 1B7GL23X3VS193850
Front end · 196,901 mi · Graham, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 17, 2026
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 66128106 1B7GG23X8VS198868
Burn · 0 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Salvage title
Sep 15, 2026
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45712253 1B7GG23X4VS231364
Front end · 176,802 mi · Colorado Springs, CO,...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 9, 2026
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 65924926 1B7GG23Y5VS253267
All over · 123,699 mi · Pittsburgh North, PA,...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 3, 2026
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45425294 1B7GL23X0VS259464
Rear end · 157,444 mi · Lubbock, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 1, 2026
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 66504606 1B7GG23Y0VS305422
Rear end · 106,078 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Aug 31, 2026
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
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 |
|
$325 | 1997 |
| Mexico |
|
$200 | 1997 |
| Guatemala |
|
$375 | 1997 |
| Honduras |
|
$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
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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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