$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39430898 1B7GL23X8VS185453
Front end · 252,895 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 28, 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
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40150647 1B7GG23X6VS228076
Normal wear · 179,942 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 26, 2024
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39998447 1B7GL23Y5VS203030
Front end · 213,712 mi · Athens, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 26, 2024
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39693201 1B7GL23X9VS237656
Side · 247,552 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 23, 2024
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63405654 1B7GG23Y9VS270170
Front end · 175,170 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 22, 2024
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 40091977 1B7GG23Y7VS125600
Unknown · 299,860 mi · Appleton, WI, USA
Keys
Aug 22, 2024
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39872137 1B7GL23X4VS120373
Front end · 234,393 mi · Graham, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 22, 2024
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39885818 1B7GL23X1VS266889
Front end · 107,292 mi · South Bend, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 20, 2024
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63155964 1B7GG23Y0VS231242
Front end · 196,403 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 20, 2024
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39950204 1B7GG23Y5VS308185
Mechanical · 999,999 mi · Albuquerque, NM, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 16, 2024
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 61738514 1B7FL26YXVS123763
Rear end · 204,896 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 16, 2024
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 64835414 1B7FL26X5VS255577
Burn · 237,021 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 12, 2024
$575
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39787301 1B7GG23Y8VS114492
All over · 196,869 mi · Meridian, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 9, 2024
$650
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 64031494 1B7FL26P6VS113156
Front end · 158,732 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 9, 2024
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 60738784 1B7GG23Y9VS282156
Side · 172,527 mi · Reno, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 8, 2024
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63555664 1B7GL23Y8VS265361
Side · 330,746 mi · Montgomery, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 8, 2024
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 55533994 1B7GG23X6VS238137
Minor dents & scratches · 146,767 mi · Altoona, PA, USA
Keys
Aug 8, 2024
$1,275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39687294 1B7FL26PXVS312887
Side · 92,435 mi · Acworth, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 6, 2024
$475
$100
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 36597978 1B7GL23X3VS302940
Rear end · 172,192 mi · Macon, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Aug 5, 2024
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39644355 1B7GG23Y1VS174811
Rear end · 203,636 mi · High Point, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 1, 2024
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63809064 1B7GG23X7VS125507
Front end · 256,774 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 1, 2024
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39646299 1B7GL23X9VS205600
Front end · 456,747 mi · Tucson, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 25, 2024
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39830629 1B7GG23X9VS147945
All over · 104,989 mi · Portage, WI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 24, 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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