$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 34867391 1B7GL23X0VS111461
Front end · 999,999 mi · Mobile, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 22, 2021
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
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 29508650 1B7GL23Y0VS209527
Front end · 999,999 mi · Grenada, MS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 21, 2021
$700
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 29795609 1B7GG23X7VS303299
Unknown · 196,178 mi · Omaha, NE, USA
Keys
Mar 18, 2021
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 29615549 1B7GL23Y0VS204408
Rear end · 221,165 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 12, 2021
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 31531121 1B7GL23X8VS254562
Rear end · 195,245 mi · Hayward, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 8, 2021
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 34961521 1B7GG23Y1VS196100
Mechanical · 112,083 mi · Boise, ID, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 4, 2021
$575
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 33396051 1B7GG26Y9VS127070
Side · 145,560 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 22, 2021
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 40768400 1B7GL23X9VS284654
Front end · 207,306 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 18, 2021
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 29578859 1B7GL23X6VS129902
Normal wear · 159,240 mi · Winder, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 18, 2021
$1,000
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 32492631 1B7GG23Y9VS293139
Front end · 207,173 mi · Scranton, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 17, 2021
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 29576499 1B7GL23X8VS292180
Rear end · 1 mi · Ravenel, SC, USA
Keys
Feb 16, 2021
$975
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 31086751 1B7GL23X1VS210371
Front end · 191,575 mi · Ogden, UT, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 8, 2021
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 29187389 1B7GG26X6VS180865
All over · 213,801 mi · East Freedom, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 27, 2021
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 28676680 1B7GL23X7VS257128
Side · 216,475 mi · Missoula, MT, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 6, 2021
$200
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 28086779 1B7GL23X1VS265502
Rear end · 268,315 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 19, 2020
$700
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 28665959 1B7GL23Y1VS201243
Front end · 176,705 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Keys
Nov 18, 2020
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 38994320 1B7GL23XXVS262615
Rear end · 298,502 mi · Lumberton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 9, 2020
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 35632460 1B7FL26X4VS246756
Front end · 180,179 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 3, 2020
$1,550
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 41093440 1B7GG23Y0VS169597
Front end · 153,496 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 19, 2020
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 26474088 1B7GL23YXVS208255
All over · 999,999 mi · Dallas, TX, USA
Non-repairable
Oct 14, 2020
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 28365099 1B7GG26X0VS257262
Unknown · 138,437 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 16, 2020
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 28355228 1B7FL26P8VS214005
Mechanical · 171,395 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Clean title · Keys
Sep 3, 2020
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 28242059 1B7GG23X5VS125196
Unknown · 999,999 mi · Tucson, AZ, USA
Keys
Sep 3, 2020
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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