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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
$125

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 54828299 1B7FL26X1VS226092

Normal wear · 169,171 mi · Lyman, ME, USA

Clean title · Keys Dec 5, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$300

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 26520718 1B7GG23Y9VS295232

Side · 218,197 mi · New Philadelphia, OH,...

Clean title · Keys Dec 2, 2019
Sold
$90

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 49850479 1B7GL23Y0VS140225

Side · 999,999 mi · Antelope, CA, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys Nov 14, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$350

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 26270318 1B7FL26X9VS259826

Front end · 126,897 mi · Caseyville, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 12, 2019
Sold
$500

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 54260759 1B7GL23X2VS157471

Minor dents & scratches · 93,819 mi · San Jose, CA, USA

Keys Nov 12, 2019
Sold
$400

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 50819909 1B7GG23Y7VS152330

Front end · 86,839 mi · Cleveland West, OH, US...

Salvage title · Keys Nov 11, 2019
Sold
$200

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 52893559 1B7GG23X7VS267288

Burn · 149,616 mi · St. Louis, MO, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 8, 2019
Sold
$225

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 49667869 1B7GG23Y5VS256668

Front end · 281,326 mi · Colorado Springs, CO,...

Salvage title · Keys Nov 6, 2019
Sold
$225

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 47151179 1B7FL26X7VS132069

Rear end · 184,181 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 5, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$125

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 52025499 1B7GG23X0VS174242

Side · 999,999 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...

Clean title · Keys Nov 5, 2019
Sold
$225

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 53537269 1B7GG23X4VS131118

Mechanical · 186,105 mi · Newburgh, NY, USA

Clean title · Keys Oct 31, 2019
Sold
$175

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 50743709 1B7GL23XXVS151837

Front end · 208,419 mi · Miami North, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 29, 2019
Sold
$250

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 39559849 1B7FL26X1VS228845

Front end · 196,233 mi · Tucson, AZ, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 25, 2019
Sold
$100

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 50757609 1B7FL26X0VS309982

Mechanical · 205,297 mi · Minneapolis, MN, USA

Clean title · Keys Oct 24, 2019
Sold
$325

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 51558409 1B7GL23X4VS108420

Rear end · 130,019 mi · Harrisburg, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 24, 2019
Sold
$325

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 52148919 1B7FL26X7VS144514

Mechanical · 999,999 mi · Mebane, NC, USA

Rebuilt title · Keys Oct 23, 2019
Sold
$50

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 50623279 1B7GG23Y3VS293153

Mechanical · 162,918 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA

Clean title · Keys Oct 21, 2019

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 →