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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 33197479 1B7GG23X9VS267549

Mechanical · 203,616 mi · Mebane, NC, USA

Clean title · Keys Jun 26, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 38657809 1B7GL23Y2VS134894

Minor dents & scratches · 144,530 mi · Graham, WA, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys Jun 25, 2019
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 35094289 1B7GL23X4VS265669

Front end · 999,999 mi · Charleston, WV, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 20, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 35720299 1B7GL23X5VS160249

Side · 999,999 mi · North Charleston, SC,...

Salvage title · Keys Jun 19, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 39122009 1B7GL23X9VS205421

Side · 259,626 mi · Graham, WA, USA

Clean title · Keys Jun 18, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 37091339 1B7GL23X1VS287662

Rear end · 281,378 mi · Longview, TX, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 17, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$175

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 33150309 1B7GL23X7VS114941

Rear end · 190,781 mi · Walton, KY, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 14, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$300

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 34936209 1B7GG23Y3VS198561

Front end · 153,582 mi · Columbus, OH, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 14, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$225

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 35073339 1B7GL23X1VS145392

Front end · 181,901 mi · Eugene, OR, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 11, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 37374859 1B7GL23X3VS123877

Mechanical · 212,378 mi · San Jose, CA, USA

Keys Jun 11, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$275

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 36210669 1B7GL23YXVS212886

All over · 154,657 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA

Non-repairable · Keys May 31, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$250

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 35468979 1B7GG23Y2VS208884

Side · 215,168 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...

Salvage title · Keys May 31, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$650

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 35313799 1B7FL26PXVS252531

Minor dents & scratches · 129,086 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA

Keys May 31, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$300

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 24895645 1B7GL23X2VS274029

Rear end · 416,554 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...

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

IAAI 24767208 1B7FL26X9VS192757

Front end · 83,817 mi

Salvage title · Keys May 6, 2019
1997 Dodge Dakota
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$200

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 24775972 1B7GL23X1VS218759

Mechanical · 244,535 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...

Clean title · Keys May 1, 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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