$650
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 70544902 1B7GG23Y3VS220025
Side · 180,432 mi · Boise, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 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
$800
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 35856073 1B7GG23Y4VS158747
Front end · 168,495 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 17, 2023
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 71379122 1B7GL23YXVS215755
Front end · 235,159 mi · Richmond East, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 16, 2023
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 34107322 1B7GG23X2VS260538
Rear end · 140,487 mi · South Bend, IN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 10, 2023
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63313442 1B7GL23X6VS214710
Front end · 280,722 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 9, 2023
$650
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 70362532 1B7GG23Y8VS271794
Mechanical · 170,097 mi · Reno, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 5, 2023
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63523762 1B7FL26X8VS193446
All over · 270,615 mi · Tanner, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 4, 2023
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 67698162 1B7GG23X7VS132912
Rear end · 128,771 mi · South Boston, MA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 3, 2023
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 68980522 1B7GL23X7VS173715
All over · 209,209 mi · New Orleans, LA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 21, 2022
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 62527602 1B7GG23Y6VS188011
Rear end · 149,124 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 20, 2022
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 34735101 1B7GL23X5VS299152
Front end · 148,268 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 16, 2022
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 67771042 1B7GG23Y7VS114628
All over · 120,484 mi · Lyman, ME, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 15, 2022
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 34696729 1B7GG26X8VS310225
Front end · 215,085 mi · Lexington, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 14, 2022
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 65324712 1B7GG23Y6VS256100
Front end · 85,221 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Dec 12, 2022
$625
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 68033482 1B7GL23XXVS311585
All over · 230,670 mi · Atlanta North, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 10, 2022
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 68759062 1B7GG23X7VS125040
Front end · 79,624 mi · Chambersburg, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 9, 2022
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63289652 1B7GL23XXVS113041
Front end · 145,743 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Dec 8, 2022
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 67734802 1B7GG23X7VS116290
Rear end · 280,768 mi · Hartford Springfield,...
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 8, 2022
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 64767952 1B7GL23XXVS176852
Side · 215,186 mi · New Orleans, LA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 7, 2022
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 69837652 1B7GL23X6VS206932
Front end · 999,999 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Salvage title
Dec 5, 2022
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 61332762 1B7GG23YXVS180431
Front end · 214,412 mi · Earlington, KY, USA
Salvage title
Dec 1, 2022
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 65585722 1B7GG23X3VS148394
Front end · 159,601 mi · Chambersburg, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 25, 2022
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63264192 1B7GG26X0VS253907
Front end · 999,999 mi · Bakersfield, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 25, 2022
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 34890511 1B7GG23Y5VS253043
Mechanical · 205,993 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 23, 2022
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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