$575
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 72456102 1B7FL26X4VS164073
Front end · 63,459 mi · Denver South, CO, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Mar 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
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 70968212 1B7GL23X4VS213197
Front end · 361,508 mi · Little Rock, AR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 6, 2023
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 35777728 1B7GL23X4VS299529
Front end · 999,999 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title
Mar 3, 2023
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 38098643 1B7GL23X7VS272566
Front end · 145,530 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 28, 2023
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 35733481 1B7GL23X8VS260393
Front end · 131,519 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 28, 2023
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 65300402 1B7GG23X3VS126878
Burn · 999,999 mi · Lansing, MI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 24, 2023
$1,200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 73582992 1B7GL23X5VS162101
Minor dents & scratches · 61,200 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 21, 2023
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 38697833 1B7GG23Y5VS179302
Front end · 999,999 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 20, 2023
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 35651509 1B7GL23X5VS265485
Repossession · 999,999 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Feb 17, 2023
$675
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 34065248 1B7GL23X8VS243951
Biohazard/chemical · 999,999 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 14, 2023
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 36706983 1B7GL23Y5VS164200
Rear end · 177,568 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 13, 2023
$575
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 69401022 1B7GG23Y3VS195076
Rear end · 153,049 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 11, 2023
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 36782463 1B7FL26Y2VS228314
Undercarriage · 999,999 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 10, 2023
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 53058992 1B7GL23X1VS246724
Minor dents & scratches · 154,077 mi · Davenport, IA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 8, 2023
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 35578827 1B7GG23Y1VS295175
Repossession · 209,825 mi · Dothan, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 7, 2023
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 35966673 1B7GG23X7VS131100
Biohazard/chemical · 184,048 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 2, 2023
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 35595112 1B7GG23X2VS180088
Side · 228,179 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 1, 2023
$1,150
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 35290747 1B7GG23X6VS161303
All over · 291,000 mi · Shreveport, LA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 30, 2023
$1,300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 35387188 1B7GG23Y1VS210934
Side · 76,973 mi · Omaha, NE, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 26, 2023
$625
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 35838843 1B7GL23YXVS205338
Front end · 201,173 mi · Raleigh, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 26, 2023
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 70444752 1B7GL23X9VS302912
Front end · 180,212 mi · Earlington, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 26, 2023
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 71390802 1B7GG23Y5VS169742
Vandalism · 999,999 mi · Portland North, OR, US...
Salvage title
Jan 25, 2023
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 70112992 1B7GL23X4VS233885
Rear end · 245,989 mi · North Charleston, SC,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 25, 2023
$1,400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 35363229 1B7GL23Y9VS262341
Repossession · 217,541 mi · Albuquerque, NM, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 23, 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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