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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
1997 Dodge Dakota
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 34420419 1B7GG23X3VS230237

Minor dents & scratches · 170,536 mi · Lincoln, NE, USA

Clean title · Keys Aug 6, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$600

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 25659459 1B7FL26P3VS234016

Mechanical · 316,595 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA

Clean title · Keys Aug 6, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$350

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 40284519 1B7GL23Y1VS260017

Front end · 170,759 mi · Albuquerque, NM, USA

Salvage title · Keys Aug 1, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$150

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 38380349 1B7GL23XXVS234975

Front end · 191,716 mi · Peoria, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 29, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$250

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 24277209 1B7GL23Y2VS202076

Rear end · 186,269 mi · Richmond, VA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 26, 2019
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$375

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 37456459 1B7GL23Y2VS233439

Front end · 272,916 mi · San Antonio, TX, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 25, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 41624229 1B7FL26X8VS250647

Rear end · 150,640 mi · Boise, ID, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 25, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 35727169 1B7FL26X6VS141040

Front end · 281,406 mi · Tanner, AL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 24, 2019
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 33180689 1B7GL23Y6VS303086

Front end · 208,028 mi · Eugene, OR, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 16, 2019
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 36243349 1B7GL23X5VS124447

Rear end · 123,238 mi

Salvage title · Keys Jul 15, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 39905169 1B7GL23X7VS178395

Rear end · 200,138 mi · Miami South, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 10, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 40025259 1B7GL23X4VS167659

Mechanical · 219,945 mi · Hayward, CA, USA

Keys Jul 5, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$250

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 36681079 1B7GL23YXVS250943

Front end · 113,753 mi · Martinez, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 3, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 37090079 1B7GL23YXVS186516

Front end · 198,369 mi · Cartersville, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 3, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$325

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 36455169 1B7GL23X9VS252514

Front end · 999,999 mi · Springfield, MO, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 3, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 39484619 1B7GG23XXVS270329

Rear end · 151,249 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...

Salvage title · Keys Jul 2, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$200

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 37191389 1B7FL26P3VS143862

All over · 999,999 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA

Non-repairable · Keys Jul 1, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$200

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 38026469 1B7FL26P6VS313051

Front end · 999,999 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA

Non-repairable Jul 1, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$300

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 39627719 1B7GG23Y1VS165722

Side · 216,747 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 28, 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

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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