$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 37975014 1B7GL23X0VS216601
Side · 270,410 mi · Harrisburg, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 23, 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
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38032223 1B7FL26X4VS309905
Mechanical · 162,332 mi · Clearwater, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 22, 2024
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37893051 1B7GG23Y5VS258596
Hail · 234,552 mi · Tulsa, OK, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 16, 2024
$875
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 81043783 1B7GL23X3VS292457
Minor dents & scratches · 147,385 mi · Lumberton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 15, 2024
$575
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 81346363 1B7FL26X5VS120468
Side · 140,562 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 15, 2024
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 81858713 1B7GG23X0VS169610
Mechanical · 126,460 mi · St. Cloud, MN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 15, 2024
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 79330743 1B7GL23X9VS163459
Front end · 133,703 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 12, 2024
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38434335 1B7GL23X6VS102165
Unknown · 999,999 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Keys
Jan 11, 2024
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38407236 1B7GL23Y4VS186687
Front end · 151,388 mi · Longview, TX, USA
Keys
Jan 11, 2024
$1,100
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 81041123 187GL23X2VS102549
Normal wear · 112,747 mi · Tanner, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 10, 2024
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38299902 1B7GL23X1VS176853
Repossession · 198,361 mi · Acworth, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jan 10, 2024
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 74822253 1B7FL26P8VS313150
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title
Jan 10, 2024
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 77113273 1B7GG23X6VS155503
Hail · 103,722 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 9, 2024
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 37043964 1B7FL26X9VS151545
Rear end · 166,702 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Keys
Jan 8, 2024
$1,200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38259369 1B7GG23Y9VS217856
Rear end · 237,721 mi · Lexington, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 3, 2024
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38286887 1B7GG23Y9VS187757
Repossession · 999,999 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 3, 2024
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37980145 1B7FL26X5VS257930
Front end · 122,449 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 3, 2024
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38013586 1B7GG23Y7VS242481
Front end · 133,839 mi · Spokane, WA, USA
Keys
Jan 2, 2024
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37673428 1B7GG23Y7VS229956
Front end · 297,802 mi · Elkton, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 18, 2023
$750
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38075797 1B7FL26X5VS250945
Repossession · 259,779 mi · San Antonio, TX, USA
Keys
Dec 11, 2023
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 75108353 1B7GG23Y8VS231389
Front end · 231,203 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 7, 2023
$625
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37981407 1B7GG23Y9VS271884
Front end · 190,861 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 6, 2023
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 73831133 1B7GL23X0VS300773
Front end · 70,704 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 5, 2023
$625
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37672236 1B7GL23X6VS216683
Front end · 999,999 mi · Justin, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 5, 2023
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.
Example VIN history →