$625
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37427647 1B7GL23X5VS273876
Unknown · 133,135 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 19, 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
$725
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 60825473 1B7GL23Y5VS190019
Front end · 202,593 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 15, 2023
$825
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37465477 1B7GL23Y0VS286785
Rear end · 210,187 mi
Clean title · Keys
Sep 15, 2023
$575
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37481987 1B7GL23X5VS163894
Front end · 153,655 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 14, 2023
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37453854 1B7GG23Y4VS214301
Rear end · 132,206 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 13, 2023
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 54805173 1B7GG26X1VS136594
Front end · 227,615 mi · Birmingham, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 12, 2023
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37106344 1B7GG26X9VS138268
All over · 172,222 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 11, 2023
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 58949683 1B7GG23Y9VS227884
Front end · 314,680 mi · Boise, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 7, 2023
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37394388 1B7GG23Y7VS165711
Side · 152,513 mi · Casper, WY, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 6, 2023
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 61667263 1B7GL23Y0VS273857
Normal wear · 999,999 mi · Birmingham, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 31, 2023
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 58451473 1B7GG23X6VS152374
Front end · 259,918 mi · Boise, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 31, 2023
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37067289 1B7GL23Y1VS233111
Theft · 999,999 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 30, 2023
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 61594833 1B7GL23X8VS287092
Front end · 195,142 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 30, 2023
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37246390 1B7GL23Y8VS262329
Side · 999,999 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title
Aug 29, 2023
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 48819453 1B7GG23X7VS188610
Frame damage · 125,327 mi · Orlando South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 29, 2023
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 59130333 1B7GL23XXVS112584
Front end · 999,999 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Clean title
Aug 23, 2023
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 58121503 1B7GL23Y5VS210494
Front end · 126,305 mi · Las Vegas West, NV, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 23, 2023
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 61211003 1B7GL23Y2VS182055
Front end · 159,190 mi · Wichita, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 21, 2023
$300
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37194462 1B7GG23Y8VS180511
Unknown · 228,560 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Keys
Aug 16, 2023
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37044992 1B7FL26X7VS234150
Side · 176,655 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 16, 2023
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 54684193 1B7GL23X7VS259882
Front end · 169,924 mi · Cicero, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 15, 2023
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 53396403 1B7GL23X9VS232375
All over · 134,828 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 10, 2023
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37213659 1B7GG26YXVS303561
Front end · 157,410 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 7, 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 →