$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45791459 1B7GL23X8VS292096
Normal wear · 122,443 mi · Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 31, 2026
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
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45779558 1B7GL23X1VS262373
Front end · 1 mi · Avenel, NJ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 31, 2026
$690
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 66368016 1B7GL23X5VS294047
Vandalism · 87,780 mi · Albuquerque, NM, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 29, 2026
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45904229 1B7GL23X2VS112756
Normal wear · 117,556 mi · Saint Paul, MN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 26, 2026
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63731766 1B7GL23Y7VS204695
Front end · 190,481 mi · Mebane, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 26, 2026
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 58968056 1B7GG23YXVS264703
Front end · 193,404 mi · Bakersfield, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 21, 2026
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63949776 1B7FL26X8VS193253
Front end · 226,681 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 19, 2026
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 62682546 1B7FL26X2VS232936
All over · 0 mi · Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Salvage title
Aug 18, 2026
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 64430066 1B7FL26X6VS145346
Front end · 177,012 mi · Hayward, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 13, 2026
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 60777856 1B7GG23YXVS198931
Front end · 170,806 mi · Charleston, WV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 13, 2026
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 72615405 1B7FL26X0VS273985
Rear end · 190,577 mi · Shreveport, LA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Aug 6, 2026
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45747142 1B7GL23X2VS132201
Normal wear · 225,336 mi · Milton, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 6, 2026
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 61840906 1B7GG23YXVS214321
Mechanical · 188,158 mi · St. Cloud, MN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 3, 2026
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 60687536 1B7GL23X2VS158250
Side · 206,648 mi · Waco, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 22, 2026
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 56649996 1B7GG23X5VS131001
Front end · 198,222 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 20, 2026
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45334648 1B7GL23X3VS102303
Normal wear · 197,610 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 20, 2026
$700
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 55531986 1B7GG23Y2VS238161
Mechanical · 174,773 mi · Redding, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 17, 2026
$650
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 85614805 1B7GL23X5VS108734
Rear end · 141,270 mi · El Paso, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 17, 2026
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45344491 1B7GG26X7VS198761
Biohazard/chemical · 273,324 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jul 17, 2026
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 56152136 1B7GL23XXVS259505
Front end · 277,065 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 15, 2026
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 57340856 1B7GL23XXVS151045
Rear end · 99,112 mi · Denver South, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 15, 2026
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 56195376 1B7GG23YXVS195821
Side · 0 mi · Detroit, MI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 10, 2026
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 51885806 1B7FL26X4VS252332
Rear end · 217,534 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 9, 2026
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 45293621 1B7GG23Y5VS156117
Normal wear · 197,248 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 8, 2026
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 →