$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 36334760 1B7FL26Y3VS162078
Side · 310,076 mi · Charlotte, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 16, 2023
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
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37183794 1B7FL26X1VS288897
Rear end · 220,417 mi · New Philadelphia, OH,...
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 16, 2023
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37078482 1B7FL26P7VS243673
Side · 218,895 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 12, 2023
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 68142823 1B7GG23Y9VS124979
Rear end · 166,448 mi · Trenton, NJ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 11, 2023
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 60999093 1B7GG23YXVS187458
Front end · 121,658 mi
Non-repairable · Keys
Oct 11, 2023
$850
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37683583 1B7GL23X5VS161692
Mechanical · 152,092 mi · Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Keys
Oct 10, 2023
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37492696 1B7GL23XXVS288163
Side · 226,676 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 7, 2023
$675
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 66879963 1B7GG23X6VS188453
Side · 95,250 mi · Chambersburg, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 6, 2023
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37514193 1B7GG26X8VS152212
All over · 136,652 mi · Omaha, NE, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 5, 2023
$950
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 61121583 1B7FL26X3VS161990
Rear end · 118,152 mi · Dallas, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 5, 2023
$675
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 66590063 1B7GL23XXVS157802
Front end · 201,343 mi · Mcallen, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 4, 2023
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 66737163 1B7GG23Y9VS229313
Front end · 234,784 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 3, 2023
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 60938613 1B7FL26X1VS140314
Rear end · 200,515 mi · Lumberton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 2, 2023
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 66784213 1B7GL23X2VS291140
Rear end · 115,447 mi · Dayton, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 29, 2023
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 67335453 1B7GG23Y1VS242962
Front end · 183,096 mi · Spokane, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Sep 27, 2023
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37543477 1B7GG23Y1VS175201
Unknown · 176,286 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 27, 2023
$100
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37374375 1B7FL26P2VS243659
Repossession · 166,041 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 27, 2023
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37608767 1B7FL26X0VS144421
All over · 154,765 mi · Lincoln, IL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 27, 2023
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63124483 1B7FL26X0VS315989
Front end · 239,597 mi · North Charleston, SC,...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 25, 2023
$700
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 66823653 1B7GG26X3VS131364
Rear end · 190,780 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 22, 2023
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 65716053 1B7FL26X4VS287002
Front end · 999,999 mi · Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 22, 2023
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 62377703 1B7GL23Y0VS259506
Rear end · 172,603 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 21, 2023
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37327040 1B7GG23Y9VS267446
Front end · 184,593 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 19, 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.
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