$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 49554924 1B7GL23X6VS241616
Vandalism · 999,999 mi · Las Vegas West, NV, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 22, 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 897 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 39039487 1B7GG23Y6VS238485
Theft · 200,006 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Salvage title
Apr 22, 2024
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 49052864 1B7GL23X3VS185330
Minor dents & scratches · 84,287 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 19, 2024
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 73088783 1B7GG23X3VS260564
Front end · 111,955 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 18, 2024
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37935187 1B7GG23X4VS142751
All over · 192,340 mi
Clean title · Keys
Apr 18, 2024
$1,600
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38792675 1B7GL23X9VS128971
Unknown · 205,504 mi · New Orleans, LA, USA
Rebuilt title · Keys
Apr 12, 2024
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 81929963 1B7GL23X0VS234984
All over · 999,999 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 10, 2024
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39106054 1B7FL26X1VS309652
Unknown · 999,999 mi · Lincoln, IL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 10, 2024
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 45504554 1B7FL26X2VS154061
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 9, 2024
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 46056844 1B7GL23X1VS132240
Front end · 262,794 mi · Earlington, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 4, 2024
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38826694 1B7GG26X3VS240391
Front end · 306,805 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 4, 2024
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 43035324 1B7GL23X0VS224536
Front end · 174,205 mi · Columbia, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 4, 2024
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 44347074 1B7GG23Y5VS293056
Front end · 218,462 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 25, 2024
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 46465844 1B7GG23Y1VS252911
Front end · 278,373 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 21, 2024
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 81312873 1B7GL23X3VS268403
Front end · 137,746 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 21, 2024
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38607003 1B7GL23XXVS250836
Repossession · 228,819 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Mar 20, 2024
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 44429504 1B7FL26XXVS234756
Front end · 275,686 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 19, 2024
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 43358284 1B7GG23X6VS283045
Rollover · 999,999 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 18, 2024
$75
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38627500 1B7FL26X4VS193685
Front end · 238,157 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 14, 2024
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38902034 1B7FL26X1VS293985
Unknown · 999,999 mi · Appleton, WI, USA
Keys
Mar 14, 2024
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38888376 1B7GG23X8VS277862
Front end · 93,834 mi · Brandywine, MD, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 13, 2024
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38875674 1B7GG23Y1VS294916
Front end · 999,999 mi
Clean title · Keys
Mar 13, 2024
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 41462794 1B7GL23X2VS205373
Front end · 361,888 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 13, 2024
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 41094134 1B7FL26X4VS252346
All over · 104,958 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 13, 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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