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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
$800

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 44544411 1B7GG23X4VS172848

Normal wear · 166,187 mi · Miami Central, FL, USA

Clean title · Keys Jun 28, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$450

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 40558001 1B7FL26X1VS174088

Front end · 138,629 mi · Raleigh North, NC, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 25, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$800

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 30551059 1B7GG23X2VS303436

Front end · 202,576 mi · Brandywine, MD, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 23, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$450

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 43472751 1B7GL23Y7VS274875

Front end · 999,999 mi · San Bernardino, CA, US...

Salvage title · Keys Jun 17, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$475

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 30395441 1B7FL26Y3VS185568

Repossession · 238,534 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA

Clean title · Keys Jun 15, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$425

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 42592541 1B7GL23Y3VS151106

Front end · 179,775 mi · Eugene, OR, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 15, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$675

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 39214921 1B7GG23X5VS281545

Front end · 166,200 mi · Charleston, WV, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 10, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$325

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 42428561 1B7GG23Y8VS160453

Front end · 101,920 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 28, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$825

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 41894771 1B7GG23Y4VS208613

Front end · 117,649 mi · Lincoln, NE, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 25, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$800

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 39572841 1B7GL23XXVS262288

All over · 227,284 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 18, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$525

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 40468041 1B7FL26P6VS246421

Rear end · 163,209 mi · Orlando South, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 13, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$475

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 38381791 1B7GL23X0VS269377

Front end · 999,999 mi · Dayton, OH, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 12, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$675

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 36482181 1B7GG23X3VS136522

Side · 182,849 mi · Eugene, OR, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys Apr 20, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$550

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 30952721 1B7GG23Y8VS262870

Side · 270,065 mi · Denver South, CO, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 5, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$550

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 33154521 1B7GL23X4VS113598

Front end · 216,890 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...

Salvage title · Keys Apr 2, 2021
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$500

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 37404121 1B7GG23Y2VS196199

Mechanical · 248,489 mi · Chambersburg, PA, USA

Clean title · Keys Mar 26, 2021

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

Dakota years

2021 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1929

Dodge models

1500 2500 3500 400 600 Aries Aspen Avenger B Series Caliber Caravan Caravan Cargo Cargo Challenger Charger Colt Coronet D Series D/W 100 D/W 150 D/W 200 D/W 250 D/W 350 Dakota Dart Daytona Diplomat Durango Dynasty Grand Caravan Grand Caravan Cargo Hornet Intrepid Intrepid Police Journey Lancer Magnum Mini Ram Van Mirada Neon Nitro Omni Passenger Raider RAM Ramcharger Rampage Shadow Spirit Sprinter Stealth Stratus Trucks Viper W Series

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.

Example VIN history →