$100
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 44470884 1B7GG23Y7VS182539
Front end · 234,411 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 1, 2026
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 896 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
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 46311076 1B7GL23X5VS257614
Front end · 219,823 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 27, 2026
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 44553963 1B7GG23X4VS214354
Side · 158,061 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 18, 2026
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 77570405 1B7GL23XXVS140109
Top/roof · 148,597 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 17, 2026
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 44517547 1B7GL23Y3VS206606
All over · 168,280 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Clean title · Keys
Mar 12, 2026
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 78602125 1B7GG23X8VS136581
Front end · 168,457 mi · Pittsburgh North, PA,...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 12, 2026
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 72527725 1B7GL23Y5VS186651
Burn · 0 mi · North Charleston, SC,...
Salvage title
Mar 11, 2026
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 99306685 1B7GL23X5VS173499
Front end · 148,598 mi · St. Louis, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 10, 2026
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 77735095 1B7GG23Y7VS292703
Front end · 154,111 mi · Portland North, OR, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 9, 2026
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 44416016 1B7GG23Y2VS155555
All over · 210,488 mi · Rice, MN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 3, 2026
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 44221574 1B7FL26X5VS237399
Mechanical · 1 mi · Jacksonville, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 3, 2026
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 75668825 1B7GL23X8VS221366
Front end · 237,090 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 26, 2026
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 44465869 1B7GG23Y6VS294510
Normal wear · 234,687 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 26, 2026
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 74928725 1B7GG23X3VS166779
Rear end · 207,824 mi · Earlington, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 19, 2026
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 44109878 1B7GG23X5VS174608
Side · 167,323 mi · Winder, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 19, 2026
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 44379562 1B7GL23X8VS216619
Front end · 126,690 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 18, 2026
$100
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 97821615 1B7GG23Y1VS217494
Burn — engine · 0 mi · Hayward, CA, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Feb 17, 2026
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 75009095 1B7GL23Y5VS103915
Rear end · 61,734 mi · Des Moines, IA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 13, 2026
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 96739265 1B7FL26X0VS173286
Front end · 129,200 mi · Lincoln, NE, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 10, 2026
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 72151595 1B7FL26X2VS232273
Rear end · 141,026 mi · Tifton, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 10, 2026
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 92959605 1B7GL23Y9VS237259
Minor dents & scratches · 0 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 6, 2026
$725
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 44118225 1B7FL26X1VS243684
Normal wear · 161,836 mi · Wilmington, NC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 3, 2026
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 68685315 1B7GL23Y2VS124270
Burn — interior · 0 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 28, 2026
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43772668 1B7FL26X2VS306453
Front end · 127,496 mi · Grenada, MS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 22, 2026
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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