$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38235312 1B7GL23X6VS114946
Front end · 384,452 mi · Bowling Green, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 6, 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
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38526541 1B7GL23X4VS208145
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Little Rock, AR, USA
Salvage title
Mar 6, 2024
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42794034 1B7GL23X4VS228671
Front end · 144,003 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 5, 2024
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 37968334 1B7GG23X5VS267709
Front end · 129,619 mi · Portland South, OR, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 4, 2024
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38565239 1B7FL26X9VS237051
Front end · 120,767 mi · Culpeper, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 27, 2024
$950
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 79512353 1B7GL23Y2VS259684
Front end · 214,148 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 23, 2024
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38650825 1B7GG23X8VS131168
All over · 385,106 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Clean title · Keys
Feb 22, 2024
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38476135 1B7GL23X5VS229103
All over · 254,153 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 14, 2024
$825
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38663044 1B7GL23X2VS260244
Unknown · 268,512 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 13, 2024
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38315714 1B7GL23X4VS194943
Front end · 170,622 mi · Ashland, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 13, 2024
$700
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 38031304 1B7GG23Y6VS207074
Front end · 267,611 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 12, 2024
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 82317683 1B7GL23Y9VS151689
Front end · 184,378 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 9, 2024
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 39045424 1B7GG23X7VS145840
Front end · 242,822 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 8, 2024
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38457336 1B7GG26X5VS262859
Front end · 144,238 mi · Shady Spring, WV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 7, 2024
$1,425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38588357 1B7FL26X7VS221026
Unknown · 162,146 mi · South Bend, IN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 6, 2024
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 55978653 1B7FL26X2VS251857
Front end · 217,000 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 1, 2024
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38398366 1B7GL23XXVS202169
Theft · 999,999 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 31, 2024
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 70915013 1B7GL23X7VS164478
All over · 115,728 mi · Gastonia, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 31, 2024
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 80759153 1B7GL23X6VS239610
Front end · 153,284 mi · Detroit, MI, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 30, 2024
$625
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 81131503 1B7FL26X0VS223636
Front end · 174,615 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 30, 2024
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 37155134 1B7GG23Y0VS270042
Burn · 999,999 mi · Graham, WA, USA
Jan 30, 2024
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 39379274 1B7FL26P7VS233385
Top/roof · 276,748 mi · Miami Central, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 29, 2024
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38504478 1B7FL26X4VS287534
Rollover · 999,999 mi · Tucson, AZ, USA
Clean title
Jan 25, 2024
$875
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38537034 1B7GG23X1VS130492
Unknown · 999,999 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Keys
Jan 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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