$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39339758 1B7GG23YXVS244371
Burn — engine · 999,999 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title
Jun 7, 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
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39240196 1B7FL26XXVS255560
Unknown · 999,999 mi · Rosharon, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 7, 2024
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 48968014 1B7FL26X2VS130004
Front end · 239,437 mi · Mebane, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 5, 2024
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 53826434 1B7GG26X8VS132283
Mechanical · 999,999 mi · Seaford, DE, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 4, 2024
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38891028 1B7GL23Y5VS171762
Front end · 327,942 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 31, 2024
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39045043 1B7GG23X3VS179712
Repossession · 361,586 mi · Suffolk, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 28, 2024
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 53565624 1B7GL23Y1VS281031
Front end · 290,994 mi · Longview, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 28, 2024
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 55926054 1B7GG23Y0VS114549
All over · 999,999 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Keys
May 24, 2024
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39295414 1B7GL23X0VS243782
Side · 194,154 mi · Cincinnati, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 23, 2024
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 44503124 1B7GL23Y0VS138023
Front end · 167,081 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 20, 2024
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39280546 1B7GL23X2VS268134
Rear end · 263,081 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 16, 2024
$924
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 54094384 1B7GG23Y6VS114622
Side · 101,718 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Keys
May 16, 2024
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38971194 1B7GG23Y5VS227994
Front end · 206,749 mi
Salvage title · Keys
May 14, 2024
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39174680 1B7FL26X6VS162986
Front end · 181,724 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 10, 2024
$15
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 39310404 1B7FL26X0VS288020
Burn · 999,999 mi · Jackson, MS, USA
May 10, 2024
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39162532 1B7GL23X9VS120921
Front end · 239,477 mi
Clean title · Keys
May 9, 2024
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 44716194 1B7GL23YXVS296871
Front end · 160,605 mi · Cartersville, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 9, 2024
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39237536 1B7GL23X0VS269203
Front end · 223,933 mi · Stockton, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 4, 2024
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 50310624 1B7GL23X3VS265680
Front end · 222,601 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 2, 2024
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 47160324 1B7GG23YXVS211127
Front end · 257,763 mi · Tanner, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 1, 2024
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39081982 1B7GL23X9VS269006
Rear end · 193,174 mi · Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 29, 2024
$850
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 50298774 1B7FL26X8VS251653
Rear end · 228,835 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 26, 2024
$725
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 51103604 1B7GG23XXVS211488
Minor dents & scratches · 999,999 mi · Seaford, DE, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 23, 2024
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38848744 1B7GG23X6VS289492
Theft · 206,918 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Clean title
Apr 23, 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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