$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 53030283 1B7GG23X4VS146296
Burn — engine · 107,822 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 6, 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
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 47155623 1B7FL26X0VS281164
Front end · 151,182 mi · York Haven, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 5, 2023
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 48919123 1B7GG23X3VS242792
Front end · 77,623 mi · Hartford, CT, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jun 2, 2023
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 48776783 1B7GG26X2VS142808
Burn — engine · 999,999 mi · Scranton, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 31, 2023
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 47989643 1B7GG23X6VS303293
Front end · 999,999 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Salvage title
May 31, 2023
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 36571477 1B7FL26P9VS141114
Unknown · 103,607 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 30, 2023
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 45836973 1B7FL26X5VS140185
Front end · 141,082 mi · Dothan, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 25, 2023
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 36526772 1B7GL23Y3VS194134
Theft · 243,023 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 18, 2023
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 49005413 1B7GL23X5VS197866
Minor dents & scratches · 233,082 mi · Redding, CA, USA
Keys
May 13, 2023
$725
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 47828083 1B7GG23Y2VS168774
Rear end · 234,126 mi · Chambersburg, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 12, 2023
$575
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 45236363 1B7GL23X1VS120234
Side · 127,640 mi
Non-repairable · Keys
May 12, 2023
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 48586033 1B7FL26X9VS287030
Front end · 172,211 mi · Tanner, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 10, 2023
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 50875893 1B7FL26X9VS237437
Burn — engine · 130,536 mi · Scranton, PA, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 10, 2023
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 48058283 1B7GL23X7VS144411
Side · 109,249 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 10, 2023
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 45296523 1B7GL23X3VS120591
Rear end · 122,307 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 9, 2023
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 47083473 1B7GL23X7VS168501
Front end · 999,999 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 9, 2023
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 41924963 1B7GG23X3VS282726
Minor dents & scratches · 251,791 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Keys
May 8, 2023
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 47260193 1B7GL23X6VS168425
Front end · 273,443 mi · El Paso, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 5, 2023
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 47245933 1B7GL23Y6VS311110
Rear end · 262,619 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
May 3, 2023
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 45509433 1B7GL23X1VS151810
Side · 999,999 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 28, 2023
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 67212782 1B7GL23X1VS112800
Front end · 251,197 mi · Lumberton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 24, 2023
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 44728993 1B7GL23X8VS164523
Minor dents & scratches · 999,999 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 21, 2023
$650
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 43956923 1B7GG23X5VS284168
Front end · 182,601 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 20, 2023
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 32293458 1B7GL23X9VS216208
Side · 203,641 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 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.
Example VIN history →