$725
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42078210 1B7GL23X6VS243706
Vandalism · 225,375 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 31, 2020
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
$875
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 28082640 1B7GL23X5VS247150
Side · 185,561 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 18, 2020
$800
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42248600 1B7GG23YXVS163709
Rear end · 200,393 mi · Ogden, UT, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 17, 2020
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42169540 1B7GG23Y7VS277876
Front end · 206,783 mi · Harrisburg, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 13, 2020
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 27571108 1B7GL23X9VS271774
Side · 256,549 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 5, 2020
$1,500
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42684180 1B7GG23X7VS116631
Vandalism · 999,999 mi · Portland North, OR, US...
Salvage title
Aug 5, 2020
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42997890 1B7GG23Y6VS175209
Minor dents & scratches · 90,658 mi · Hartford, CT, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 4, 2020
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 38523190 1B7FL26P8VS251748
Rear end · 170,489 mi · Longview, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 27, 2020
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 39834660 1B7GL23X1VS299598
Rollover · 999,999 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 22, 2020
$575
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 40740740 1B7GL23X7VS259512
Minor dents & scratches · 174,727 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 16, 2020
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 40565660 1B7GG23Y2VS195229
Front end · 406,236 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 16, 2020
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 27864179 1B7GL23X2VS251270
Front end · 264,102 mi · Abilene, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 16, 2020
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 36011110 1B7GL23X9VS237138
Rollover · 999,999 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 14, 2020
$575
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 38927280 1B7GL23X5VS307492
Front end · 152,113 mi · Portland South, OR, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 13, 2020
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 37811530 1B7GL23X3VS141103
Front end · 257,925 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 30, 2020
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 39738990 1B7GL23X4VS234907
Mechanical · 999,999 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jun 22, 2020
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 27642440 1B7GL23X6VS286507
Rear end · 160,753 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 10, 2020
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 27701020 1B7GG23Y0VS295460
Rollover · 181,726 mi · Omaha, NE, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 4, 2020
$975
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 34811590 1B7GL23X4VS303143
Side · 119,187 mi · Albuquerque, NM, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 4, 2020
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 27599488 1B7GL23X6VS175598
Front end · 191,759 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 2, 2020
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 35928990 1B7GL23X9VS265621
Front end · 141,580 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 11, 2020
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 59482699 1B7FL26Y5VS140292
Front end · 136,078 mi · St. Louis, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 8, 2020
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 27134984 1B7GL23X4VS239542
Front end · 1 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 7, 2020
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 36467330 1B7GG23Y4VS244267
Front end · 228,954 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 5, 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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