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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 896 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
$950

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 44984459 1B7GL23X7VS263916

Biohazard/chemical · 154,443 mi · Tucson, AZ, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 2, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$300

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 44891746 1B7FL26PXVS193724

Normal wear · 134,714 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA

Clean title · Keys Jul 2, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$125

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 57158546 1B7GG23Y0VS238059

Burn — engine · 0 mi · Las Vegas West, NV, US...

Salvage title · Keys Jun 24, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$200

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 52937656 1B7GL23X7VS147275

Rear end · 216,249 mi · Hayward, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 23, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$375

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 57200146 1B7GL23X6VS124098

Normal wear · 168,131 mi · Tampa North, FL, USA

Clean title · Keys Jun 19, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$325

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 45069044 1B7FL26X3VS251883

Front end · 1 mi · Tifton, GA, USA

No title • Bill of sale Jun 15, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$200

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 45139891 1B7GG26X7VS238143

Normal wear · 201,747 mi · Commerce City, CO, USA

Clean title · Keys Jun 9, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$425

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 45041797 1B7FL26Y6VS291027

Side · 292,364 mi · Simpsonville, SC, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 2, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$375

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 78629895 1B7GL23X6VS102148

Rear end · 108,652 mi · Dallas South, TX, USA

Clean title · Keys May 18, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$475

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 79248665 1B7GG23X8VS121076

Rear end · 161,546 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 14, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$325

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 44917340 1B7FL26X8VS116267

Normal wear · 196,981 mi · Grand Prairie, TX, USA

Clean title · Keys May 11, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$225

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 44735178 1B7FL26X0VS202043

Front end · 226,547 mi · Elkton, MD, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 11, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$300

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 44871865 1B7GL23X6VS307002

Mechanical · 1 mi · Macon, GA, USA

No title • Bill of sale May 11, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 44788212 1B7GL23Y0VS224562

Undercarriage · 205,774 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA

Clean title · Keys Apr 29, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$425

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 44770607 1B7GG26X4VS217573

Front end · 242,365 mi · Bergen, NY, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 21, 2026
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$425

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 47948756 1B7GL23X9VS226835

Front end · 194,098 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...

Salvage title · Keys Apr 8, 2026

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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