$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 32057659 1B7GG26X6VS100402
Front end · 1 mi · Ashland, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 21, 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
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 31997702 1B7GL23X4VS113939
Front end · 126,204 mi · Little Rock, AR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 19, 2022
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 31824310 1B7GG23XXVS132810
Side · 1 mi · Justin, TX, USA
Salvage title
Jan 18, 2022
$800
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 32032411 1B7GG23X9VS132720
Side · 174,929 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 12, 2022
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 31806082 1B7GG23X9VS303580
Repossession · 251,781 mi · Pulaski, VA, USA
Clean title
Jan 4, 2022
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 34661951 1B7GL23Y5VS182194
Mechanical · 153,968 mi · Birmingham, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 21, 2021
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 31701392 1B7GG23YXVS208566
Repossession · 208,259 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 14, 2021
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 31752268 1B7GL23X7VS186965
All over · 222,664 mi · Ravenel, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 7, 2021
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 38179130 1B7GL23Y2VS268336
Burn · 999,999 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Non-repairable
Nov 22, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 31375842 1B7GL23X5VS246693
Unknown · 261,830 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Nov 13, 2021
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 30069438 1B7GG23Y1VS303663
Rollover · 348,000 mi · Grenada, MS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 4, 2021
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 41989671 1B7FL26X8VS252303
Rear end · 181,742 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 29, 2021
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 30972990 1B7FL26X9VS193469
Side · 1 mi · Dallas, TX, USA
Salvage title
Sep 29, 2021
$875
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 31211057 1B7GG23Y9VS252901
Repossession · 143,644 mi · Amarillo, TX, USA
Keys
Sep 27, 2021
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 31145909 1B7GL23X5VS159618
Unknown · 108,963 mi · Brandywine, MD, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 22, 2021
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 30477427 1B7FL26X6VS271724
Front end · 177,514 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 20, 2021
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 30960711 1B7FL26X6VS178119
Side · 141,050 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 1, 2021
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 41957361 1B7GL23Y8VS236197
Front end · 134,969 mi · Davenport, IA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 25, 2021
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 30702279 1B7FL26X5VS109101
Front end · 234,601 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 5, 2021
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 43176801 1B7GL23X0VS289192
Rear end · 111,134 mi · Dallas South, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 29, 2021
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 30523309 1B7GL23X6VS239459
Rear end · 227,338 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 15, 2021
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 43663121 1B7FL26P3VS232315
Rear end · 236,603 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 9, 2021
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42729701 1B7GL23X9VS244882
Front end · 999,999 mi · Columbia, SC, USA
Salvage title
Jul 9, 2021
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 40320621 1B7GL23Y1VS154196
Side · 223,081 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 30, 2021
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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