$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 38176882 1B7GL23X0VS268438
Burn · 999,999 mi · Tanner, AL, USA
Salvage title
Apr 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
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 35742357 1B7GL23X1VS102686
Front end · 200,360 mi · Tifton, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 17, 2023
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 46431783 1B7GG23X2VS136429
Normal wear · 447,043 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Keys
Apr 13, 2023
$625
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 46343883 1B7GL23X5VS265485
Front end · 212,258 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 13, 2023
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 37083743 1B7GG23X1VS130640
Front end · 305,345 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 12, 2023
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 36260850 1B7GG23X3VS165048
Mechanical · 83,575 mi · Delta, CO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 12, 2023
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 47526683 1B7GL23X5VS140681
Rear end · 143,615 mi · Anchorage, AK, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 11, 2023
$750
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 44285723 1B7GL23X8VS302383
Rear end · 278,105 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 10, 2023
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 44105243 1B7GL23X8VS145535
Side · 161,125 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 5, 2023
$975
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 36002582 1B7GG23Y2VS284217
Front end · 98,161 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 3, 2023
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42855823 1B7GL23Y9VS247211
Side · 145,852 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 30, 2023
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 35897029 1B7GL23X3VS129145
Side · 250,700 mi · Lincoln, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 22, 2023
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 39477203 1B7GL23X9VS112592
Rear end · 187,214 mi · Andrews, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 22, 2023
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 38736973 1B7GL23X3VS194609
Front end · 224,910 mi · Mebane, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 22, 2023
$825
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42074163 1B7GL23X4VS265185
Side · 999,999 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 22, 2023
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 41786073 1B7FL26XXVS255803
Side · 999,999 mi · Mebane, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 22, 2023
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 35674438 1B7GG23X2VS263035
Rear end · 225,490 mi · Turnersville, NJ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 21, 2023
$700
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 35982151 1B7FL26X7VS281338
Rear end · 175,580 mi · Tifton, GA, USA
Keys
Mar 20, 2023
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 39839103 1B7GL23Y1VS285418
Front end · 282,253 mi · Longview, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 20, 2023
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 39055683 1B7GG23Y6VS165702
Rear end · 191,761 mi · Buffalo, NY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 20, 2023
$675
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 36042698 1B7GL23X9VS124256
Rear end · 175,937 mi · Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 20, 2023
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42663413 1B7GG23X6VS152746
Side · 132,346 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 16, 2023
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 41898323 1B7GG23Y5VS103062
Side · 125,481 mi · Harrisburg, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 14, 2023
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 35858421 1B7FL26X9VS175750
Front end · 999,999 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title
Mar 13, 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 →