$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 27134984 1B7GL23X4VS239542
Front end · 1 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 7, 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
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 36467330 1B7GG23Y4VS244267
Front end · 228,954 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 5, 2020
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 27631027 1B7GL23X9VS273900
All over · 105,116 mi · Caseyville, IL, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 5, 2020
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 35935410 1B7GL23X7VS147194
Mechanical · 140,107 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 4, 2020
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 27557569 1B7GL23X2VS199705
Side · 197,104 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 30, 2020
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 32805720 1B7GL23Y0VS297625
Front end · 999,999 mi · Atlanta North, GA, USA
Salvage title
Apr 29, 2020
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 35094760 1B7GL23X7VS234657
Front end · 999,999 mi · Scranton, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 29, 2020
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 27371007 1B7GL23Y0VS221354
All over · 999,999 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 22, 2020
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 28198720 1B7GL23X9VS158312
Rear end · 168,054 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 21, 2020
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 33574060 1B7GG23Y1VS165607
Vandalism · 186,385 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Keys
Apr 17, 2020
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 32183900 1B7GL23YXVS251123
Front end · 151,956 mi · Hampton, VA, USA
Salvage title
Apr 14, 2020
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 31025150 1B7GL23X6VS286250
Minor dents & scratches · 204,745 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 13, 2020
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 29195100 1B7GL23XXVS223667
Mechanical · 95,800 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Keys
Apr 13, 2020
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 31613930 1B7FL26X3VS210072
Side · 175,786 mi · Wichita, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 6, 2020
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 27340139 1B7GL23X7VS154260
Front end · 291,370 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 26, 2020
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 29097830 1B7GG23Y9VS124884
Rollover · 207,375 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 6, 2020
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 26890179 1B7GL23XXVS297834
Side · 163,308 mi · Chattanooga, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 24, 2020
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 26896048 1B7FL26X2VS120203
Side · 220,678 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 4, 2020
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 26262600 1B7GL23X2VS141044
Side · 197,323 mi · Little Rock, AR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 15, 2020
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 26718358 1B7GG23X4VS270388
Mechanical · 274,805 mi · Dayton, OH, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 14, 2020
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 26492308 1B7FL26X3VS149953
Front end · 127,116 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 9, 2020
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 26739778 1B7FL26P7VS239784
Front end · 147,489 mi · Sanford, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 8, 2020
$650
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 43250759 1B7GG23Y9VS210857
Front end · 134,151 mi · Tifton, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 7, 2020
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42340479 1B7GG23Y2VS244025
Side · 197,206 mi · Syracuse, NY, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 23, 2019
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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