$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 47178789 1B7GG26Y8VS282905
Minor dents & scratches · 217,318 mi · Graham, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 12, 2019
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Dodge Dakota auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 931 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Dodge Dakota. Across 899 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 Nov 2, 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
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 23845279 1B7FL26P0VS115615
Mechanical · 999,999 mi · Waco, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 11, 2019
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 46034269 1B7GL23X7VS193754
Front end · 202,961 mi · Miami North, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 10, 2019
$100
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 43360479 1B7GL23Y6VS197870
Minor dents & scratches · 999,999 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Sep 9, 2019
$60
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 43726299 1B7GL23X9VS178902
Rollover · 999,999 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 4, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 44160309 1B7GG23X1VS148880
Mechanical · 293,382 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 27, 2019
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 43371629 1B7GG23YXVS219244
Rear end · 275,464 mi · Portland South, OR, US...
Clean title · Keys
Aug 26, 2019
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 34228559 1B7GG26X8VS04957
Side · 192,455 mi · Denver South, CO, USA
Keys
Aug 26, 2019
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 41296719 1B7FL26PXVS252450
Front end · 227,526 mi · El Paso, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 23, 2019
$2,000
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 45778659 1B7GL23X5VS223690
Minor dents & scratches · 49,753 mi · Des Moines, IA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 23, 2019
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 44700299 1B7FL26Y4VS266756
Rear end · 141,381 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Aug 23, 2019
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42699439 1B7GG23Y7VS242920
Rear end · 127,179 mi · Scranton, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 21, 2019
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 25557869 1B7GG23Y1VS114530
Side · 198,554 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 21, 2019
$675
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 39145409 1B7FL26X4VS102978
Front end · 108,630 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 19, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 44193889 1B7GG26X6VS310191
Side · 999,999 mi · Columbia, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 16, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 44155729 1B7FL26X8VS260000
Normal wear · 172,113 mi · Somerville, NJ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 16, 2019
$60
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 41317899 1B7GL23X0VS311479
Rear end · 169,900 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 16, 2019
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 40703269 1B7FL26X9VS275119
Rear end · 161,825 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 15, 2019
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 33011619 1B7GL23XXVS124525
Front end · 138,928 mi · Dallas South, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 15, 2019
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 25577669 1B7GL23X9VS207900
Front end · 209,466 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 14, 2019
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 25305289 1B7GG23Y8VS198863
Side · 209,419 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 14, 2019
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 40094909 1B7FL26P1VS243619
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Jacksonville North, FL...
Salvage title
Aug 12, 2019
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 42207649 1B7GL23X3VS228256
Undercarriage · 999,999 mi · Jackson, MS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 9, 2019
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 41654389 1B7FL26X7VS221270
Minor dents & scratches · 999,999 mi
Clean title
Aug 8, 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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