$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 34034051 1B7GL23XXVS269161
Rear end · 161,036 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 22, 2022
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
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63910502 1B7GL23XXVS264297
Top/roof · 999,999 mi
Non-repairable · Keys
Nov 18, 2022
$1,050
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 65610482 1B7GL23X4VS298316
Front end · 181,684 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 9, 2022
$800
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 63056542 1B7GL23X6VS133366
Minor dents & scratches · 144,744 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 7, 2022
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 58967852 1B7GL23YXVS161633
Vandalism · 999,999 mi · Colorado Springs, CO,...
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 2, 2022
$1,000
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 34807771 1B7GL23X9VS124256
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Dallas, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 29, 2022
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 48078192 1B7FL26X6VS262263
All over · 999,999 mi · Tanner, AL, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Oct 26, 2022
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 58681292 1B7GG23Y0VS206227
Front end · 184,947 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 26, 2022
$1,500
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 61197822 1B7GL23X9VS173361
Minor dents & scratches · 227,213 mi · Raleigh, NC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 25, 2022
$900
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 62005852 1B7GL23X1VS241779
Normal wear · 999,999 mi · Jackson, MS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 21, 2022
$1,850
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 62401862 1B7GG23Y2VS242503
Water/flood · 70,343 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 20, 2022
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 62251082 1B7GL23X2VS174092
Rear end · 258,117 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 20, 2022
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 57240122 1B7GG23Y6VS217927
Side · 999,999 mi · Portland South, OR, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 17, 2022
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 33860248 1B7GG23X9VS230162
Side · 189,699 mi · Meridian, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 16, 2022
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 34614381 1B7GL23X6VS214156
Front end · 175,921 mi · Bridgeport, PA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 14, 2022
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 34368802 1B7GL23Y9VS123858
Unknown · 199,546 mi · Jacksonville, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 20, 2022
$1,500
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 34064728 1B7GL23XXVS145410
Side · 385,878 mi · Sanford, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 16, 2022
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 34286399 1B7FL26Y2VS244769
Rear end · 166,759 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 16, 2022
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 33514502 1B7GL23X6VS246959
Front end · 999,999 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 17, 2022
$1,175
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 33255422 1B7GL23X1VS157400
Side · 59,541 mi · De Soto, IA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 9, 2022
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 32993018 1B7GL23X9VS157323
Rollover · 211,168 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...
Non-repairable · Keys
Aug 3, 2022
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 32112619 1B7GL23Y8VS235941
Front end · 171,410 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 16, 2022
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 40224032 1B7GL23Y9VS178665
Front end · 177,647 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 15, 2022
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 33189161 1B7GL23X8VS147284
Repossession · 157,052 mi · Concord, NC, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jun 13, 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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