$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 76009264 1B7GL23X0VS113985
Front end · 99,015 mi · Tifton, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 24, 2024
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
$1,800
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 84769044 1B7GG23Y0VS164884
Minor dents & scratches · 130,881 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 20, 2024
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40992696 1B7GL23X4VS239931
Side · 305,254 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 19, 2024
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41067937 1B7GL23X8VS194363
Mechanical · 260,159 mi · Yorktown, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 19, 2024
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 80543504 1B7GL23Y6VS241737
Rear end · 196,239 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 17, 2024
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 82584134 1B7GL23X5VS208252
Side · 152,633 mi · Cleveland West, OH, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 16, 2024
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40735097 1B7GL23Y5VS187041
Burn — engine · 142,831 mi · Essex Junction, VT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 12, 2024
$1,350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 79128194 1B7GG23X0VS187346
Front end · 116,778 mi · Lexington West, KY, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 11, 2024
$100
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40912807 1B7GG23X7VS116578
Normal wear · 191,258 mi · Milwaukee, WI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 3, 2024
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40868536 1B7FL26XXVS210084
All over · 331,836 mi · Jacksonville, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 3, 2024
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 77646454 1B7GG23Y8VS161313
Front end · 286,443 mi · Wichita, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 2, 2024
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 79010744 1B7GL23X4VS157665
Rear end · 101,809 mi · Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 2, 2024
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40898640 1B7GL23Y0VS259909
Normal wear · 324,107 mi
Clean title · Keys
Nov 26, 2024
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40195010 1B7GG23Y0VS179420
Repossession · 175,316 mi · Clearwater, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 25, 2024
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40804108 1B7GL23X5VS214861
Hail · 328,993 mi · Park City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 22, 2024
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 71407854 1B7FL26P8VS185234
Side · 220,549 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 21, 2024
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40644549 1B7FL26X1VS245791
Normal wear · 116,085 mi · Cincinnati, OH, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 21, 2024
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40610621 1B7GG23Y8VS257278
Front end · 140,358 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title
Nov 20, 2024
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40819648 1B7FL26P0VS247290
Rear end · 201,534 mi · Spokane, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 19, 2024
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 78241234 1B7GG23X4VS116943
Side · 217,957 mi · Danville, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 15, 2024
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 72228544 1B7FL26X4VS259944
Front end · 0 mi · Washington Dc, DC, USA
Salvage title
Nov 15, 2024
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40499068 1B7GG23Y3VS198642
Biohazard/chemical · 999,999 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Clean title
Nov 12, 2024
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40255180 1B7GG23X0VS141435
Side · 999,999 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Clean title
Nov 6, 2024
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40552668 1B7GL23Y6VS157563
Front end · 219,456 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 6, 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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