$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 88724045 1B7FL26X1VS197791
Front end · 0 mi · North Charleston, SC,...
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 2, 2025
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
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 49451935 1B7FL26X1VS304628
Side · 185,429 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 1, 2025
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 67333873 1B7GG23X5VS132407
Normal wear · 174,340 mi · Reno, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 27, 2025
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 43982655 1B7GL23X9VS223370
Vandalism · 195,529 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 26, 2025
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 48055295 1B7GL23X6VS173527
Front end · 154,418 mi · Dayton, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 26, 2025
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41723088 1B7GG23X1VS211394
Normal wear · 124,104 mi · Culpeper, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 25, 2025
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 48764925 1B7FL26X9VS246915
Front end · 143,610 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 24, 2025
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41666506 1B7FL26X5VS182193
Front end · 115,483 mi · Athens, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 24, 2025
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41572286 1B7FL26X7VS252440
Rear end · 1 mi · Southwest Ranch, FL, U...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 20, 2025
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41546722 1B7GL23X1VS178361
Front end · 196,329 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Mar 19, 2025
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41573554 1B7GL23Y7VS134373
Front end · 201,659 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 17, 2025
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41107270 1B7FL26X2VS309644
Rear end · 184,113 mi · Rosharon, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 14, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41561541 1B7GL23X8VS124300
Side · 170,248 mi · Odessa, MO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 13, 2025
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 47701695 1B7GG23X9VS136122
Normal wear · 164,161 mi · Rapid City, SD, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 11, 2025
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41642514 1B7GG23X0VS136400
All over · 223,696 mi · Ashland, KY, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 11, 2025
$875
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 43045525 1B7GL23X9VS135936
Rear end · 185,055 mi · Mobile, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 10, 2025
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41421859 1B7GL23X2VS209651
Front end · 246,016 mi · Atlanta, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 7, 2025
$675
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42683165 1B7FL26P3VS231133
Side · 139,070 mi · Waco, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 26, 2025
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42595205 1B7GL23X8VS123390
Front end · 145,745 mi · Minneapolis, MN, USA
Rebuilt title · Keys
Feb 25, 2025
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40616094 1B7GL23Y4VS287518
Front end · 192,716 mi · Woodburn, OR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 25, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 86071924 1B7GG23Y7VS217712
Rear end · 0 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
Non-repairable
Feb 24, 2025
$675
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 43362585 1B7GL23X8VS156809
Rear end · 146,015 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 20, 2025
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40714654 1B7FL26X0VS263781
Normal wear · 283,136 mi · Odessa, MO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 20, 2025
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42441975 1B7FL26X9VS178759
Front end · 293,227 mi · Mebane, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 19, 2025
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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