$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 73244994 1B7GG23Y4VS270030
Front end · 87,277 mi · Denver South, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 4, 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
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 66312884 1B7GG23X2VS195965
Vandalism · 0 mi · Mocksville, NC, USA
Rebuilt title · Keys
Oct 30, 2024
$725
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 72293644 1B7GL23YXVS209874
Rear end · 112,573 mi · Graham, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Oct 25, 2024
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 75160314 1B7GL23X0VS134478
Water/flood · 119,282 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Oct 25, 2024
$100
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 66989384 1B7GL23XXVS265918
Vandalism · 197,880 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 21, 2024
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 74597754 1B7GG23X0VS253118
Front end · 157,636 mi · Rochester, NY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 21, 2024
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40127738 1B7FL26YXVS151305
Rear end · 170,356 mi
Clean title · Keys
Oct 16, 2024
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39687979 1B7GL23XXVS214094
Rear end · 141,706 mi · Wilmington, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 16, 2024
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 71192374 1B7GG23Y0VS242791
Normal wear · 181,769 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 10, 2024
$25
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40457388 1B7GG23Y8VS171890
Side · 221,778 mi · Odessa, MO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 10, 2024
$950
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40167338 1B7GL23X6VS301216
Hail · 168,351 mi · Omaha, NE, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 10, 2024
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 65997714 1B7FL26X5VS109051
Rear end · 284,637 mi · Raleigh North, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 4, 2024
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 60977464 1B7GL23X5VS259430
Front end · 255,321 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 3, 2024
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 70633584 1B7FL26X8VS176873
Front end · 272,833 mi · Gastonia, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 2, 2024
$100
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40338781 1B7GG23YXVS282196
Mechanical · 224,396 mi · Woodburn, OR, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 1, 2024
$650
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 67749394 1B7GG23Y1VS243027
Side · 139,662 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 24, 2024
$825
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 71058584 1B7GG23X3VS267370
Side · 155,720 mi · Ogden, UT, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 23, 2024
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40226319 1B7GG23X5VS282727
Front end · 999,999 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 17, 2024
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 66195444 1B7GL23X8VS222937
All over · 999,999 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Salvage title
Sep 17, 2024
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40261090 1B7GG23Y5VS242172
Unknown · 999,999 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...
Keys
Sep 11, 2024
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 67157124 1B7GL23Y6VS254391
Side · 91,873 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 10, 2024
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 68962624 1B7GL23X7VS233914
Minor dents & scratches · 207,735 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 9, 2024
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 67381484 1B7FL26P6VS252140
Front end · 228,419 mi · Lincoln, NE, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 3, 2024
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40125681 1B7FL26P3VS241449
Front end · 188,821 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 28, 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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