$3,825
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37209112 1B7GL23XXVS167746
Front end · 75,957 mi · Rosharon, TX, USA
Keys
Aug 4, 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
$700
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 57575183 1B7FL26Y3VS173937
Front end · 163,845 mi · Macon, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 3, 2023
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 54916793 1B7GG23Y4VS260940
Front end · 148,127 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 2, 2023
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 57313373 1B7FL26P8VS130332
Front end · 203,181 mi · Mocksville, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 2, 2023
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 36088250 1B7GL23XXVS298384
Side · 999,999 mi · Chattanooga, TN, USA
Salvage title
Jul 31, 2023
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37125117 1B7FL26X7VS119936
Unknown · 132,102 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 26, 2023
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 55924593 1B7GG23Y1VS205765
Front end · 197,530 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 21, 2023
$1,150
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 45870973 1B7GL23X3VS287842
Hail · 133,867 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 21, 2023
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 59969793 1B7GG23Y5VS270473
Minor dents & scratches · 999,999 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Salvage title
Jul 19, 2023
$1,100
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 36993572 1B7GG26Y6VS229264
Unknown · 124,747 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 19, 2023
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 56493753 1B7GG23X3VS138321
Rear end · 201,336 mi · York Haven, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 10, 2023
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 54667443 1B7GL23X0VS199718
Minor dents & scratches · 228,498 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 27, 2023
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 36441373 1B7GL23X5VS204640
Rear end · 143,282 mi · Elkton, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 26, 2023
$702
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 56677953 1B7GL23X1VS296927
Side · 159,750 mi · Harrisburg, PA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 26, 2023
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 56476073 1B7GG23X8VS116542
All over · 999,999 mi · Detroit, MI, USA
Clean title
Jun 20, 2023
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 50752283 1B7GG23Y1VS229905
Vandalism · 999,999 mi · Graham, WA, USA
Jun 16, 2023
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 36651189 1B7GL23XXVS161588
All over · 307,433 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jun 14, 2023
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 54750773 1B7GG23Y1VS192905
Mechanical · 119,088 mi · Mebane, NC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 14, 2023
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 41788293 1B7GL23X0VS284929
Front end · 111,151 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 13, 2023
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 53717203 1B7FL26X7VS120424
Front end · 999,999 mi · South Boston, MA, USA
Keys
Jun 12, 2023
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 39662643 1B7GL23Y9VS182005
All over · 161,142 mi · Wichita, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 12, 2023
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 53438313 1B7GL23X8VS216684
Rear end · 214,253 mi · Des Moines, IA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 9, 2023
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 36740975 1B7GL23X0VS178268
All over · 141,175 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 9, 2023
$825
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 72962862 1B7GL23X1VS149054
Front end · 84,296 mi · Lincoln, NE, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 6, 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 →