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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
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$475

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 32390890 1B7GG23Y5VS114255

Unknown · 999,999 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...

Salvage title · Keys Jun 8, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$1,650

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 43777392 1B7GG23Y1VS210819

Front end · 88,637 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 6, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Sold
$550

1997 Dodge Dakota SLT

Copart 37655832 1B7GL22Y4WS500454

Normal wear · 206,750 mi · Concord, NC, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys May 26, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 32962631 1B7GG23X0VS240112

Front end · 187,519 mi · Pittston, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 25, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 40683282 1B7GL23Y7VS259728

Rear end · 243,832 mi · San Diego, CA, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys May 21, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$625

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 42859962 1B7FL26X6VS246483

Front end · 110,076 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 20, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$700

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 40391472 1B7GL23X8VS139721

Front end · 141,603 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 26, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$325

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 39717952 1B7GL23X3VS164154

Undercarriage · 999,999 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 21, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$725

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 40817762 1B7GL23Y4VS192795

Minor dents & scratches · 111,714 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA

Clean title · Keys Apr 19, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$825

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 33626512 1B7FL26X9VS228611

Rear end · 149,230 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 5, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$675

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 37135622 1B7GL23X6VS250686

Front end · 203,708 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...

Salvage title · Keys Mar 29, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$625

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 37412692 1B7GL23Y7VS226941

Front end · 182,017 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...

Salvage title · Keys Mar 15, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$650

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 32448662 1B7GG23YXVS238134

Rollover · 113,349 mi · Culpeper, VA, USA

Clean title · Keys Mar 4, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$550

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 32505012 1B7FL26X4VS273956

Front end · 207,576 mi · Jacksonville, FL, USA

Clean title · Keys Mar 1, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$475

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 30967622 1B7GL23X6VS234665

All over · 999,999 mi · New Orleans, LA, USA

Salvage title Feb 16, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$575

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 33694132 1B7GG23YXVS238196

Side · 999,999 mi · Denver South, CO, USA

Salvage title · Keys Feb 16, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$250

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 35527832 1B7GL23X2VS265203

Normal wear · 138,212 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA

Clean title · Keys Feb 15, 2022
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$225

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 32218140 1B7FL26X0VS129403

Repossession · 129,575 mi · Amarillo, TX, USA

Clean title · Keys Feb 7, 2022

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$200 $270 $330 $400 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $325

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
90%
$325 1997
Mexico
8%
$200 1997
Guatemala
0.9%
$375 1997
Honduras
0.9%
$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

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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