$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41397050 1B7GL23X9VS142143
Front end · 140,122 mi · Justin, TX, USA
Keys
Feb 18, 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
$800
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41554308 1B7GG23Y6VS179471
Mechanical · 171,091 mi · Commerce City, CO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 18, 2025
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41341453 1B7GG23X5VS121326
Rollover · 183,514 mi · Buckhannon, WV, USA
Keys
Feb 13, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 85609584 1B7FL26P4VS200389
Front end · 153,455 mi · Appleton, WI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 12, 2025
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 89144525 1B7GL23Y8VS274903
Frame damage · 270,609 mi · Hampton, VA, USA
Clean title
Feb 11, 2025
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 88456545 1B7FL26X1VS151362
Front end · 177,289 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 10, 2025
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 41780095 1B7GG23Y2VS253324
Front end · 98,833 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 7, 2025
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 88484135 1B7GL23X9VS266669
All over · 203,755 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 28, 2025
$650
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 88479195 1B7GG23X0VS238232
Minor dents & scratches · 171,702 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 25, 2025
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 86370114 1B7GG23Y2VS152221
Rear end · 176,812 mi · Spokane, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jan 22, 2025
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 76836664 1B7GG23Y7VS177602
All over · 0 mi · Portland South, OR, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 20, 2025
$675
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 70748184 1B7FL26X1VS289323
Minor dents & scratches · 141,671 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 17, 2025
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40834278 1B7GG23YXVS260568
Front end · 159,610 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 16, 2025
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 87233344 1B7FL26Y9VS164210
Side · 0 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 14, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41035573 1B7FL26XXVS100216
Rear end · 196,968 mi · Corpus Christi, TX, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 9, 2025
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 81242474 1B7GL23X6VS120925
Side · 190,295 mi · Mocksville, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 8, 2025
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 82331964 1B7GL23X1VS208118
All over · 330,880 mi · Raleigh, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 2, 2025
$650
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41059518 1B7FL26P4VS214924
Front end · 191,656 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 2, 2025
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 84891394 1B7GL23Y6VS178218
Front end · 138,039 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 31, 2024
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 81040004 1B7GG23XXVS260724
Front end · 0 mi · Scranton, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 31, 2024
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41156224 1B7GG23Y3VS160649
All over · 295,411 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 31, 2024
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 82896894 1B7GL23X0VS124517
All over · 227,782 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 27, 2024
$100
$25
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41026516 1B7FL26P5VS280429
Front end · 215,584 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 26, 2024
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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