$1,300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 44033760 1B7GG23X3VS291331
Normal wear · 140,898 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 20, 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
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 99554275 1B7GG23Y8VS169234
Side · 194,234 mi · Ogden, UT, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 19, 2026
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43827828 1B7GL23Y5VS175584
All over · 213,861 mi · Acworth, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jan 14, 2026
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 44001126 1B7GL23XXVS262520
All over · 208,064 mi · Park City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 10, 2026
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 98432665 1B7GG23Y0VS225022
Front end · 232,514 mi · Tanner, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 7, 2026
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 90637585 1B7GL23Y8VS224731
Side · 205,667 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 2, 2026
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43839917 1B7GG23X7VS152240
Front end · 254,941 mi · Tifton, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Dec 29, 2025
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 96602895 1B7FL26X4VS302372
Rear end · 107,950 mi · Andrews, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 24, 2025
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43555094 1B7GL23X8VS102846
Front end · 250,382 mi · Caseyville, IL, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Dec 23, 2025
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43691847 1B7GL23X3VS298694
Rear end · 170,001 mi · Eminence, KY, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 22, 2025
$625
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 95777665 1B7GL23XXVS113931
Normal wear · 121,688 mi · Helena, MT, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 16, 2025
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43570176 1B7FL26X7VS200435
Side · 1 mi · Caseyville, IL, USA
Salvage title
Dec 16, 2025
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 90825445 1B7FL26X1VS289080
Front end · 239,533 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 11, 2025
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 85164655 1B7GL23YXVS164368
Front end · 0 mi · New Orleans, LA, USA
Salvage title
Dec 10, 2025
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43610431 1B7GG23YXVS158462
Front end · 229,379 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 10, 2025
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 55176825 1B7GL23X2VS247879
Normal wear · 306,474 mi · Colorado Springs, CO,...
Clean title · Keys
Dec 8, 2025
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 82353325 1B7FL26XXVS185641
Side · 219,579 mi · Trenton, NJ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 8, 2025
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 69649615 1B7FL26P6VS197754
Front end · 231,344 mi · Redding, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 5, 2025
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43565255 1B7GL23X5VS108457
Normal wear · 76,478 mi · Essex Junction, VT, US...
Clean title · Keys
Dec 5, 2025
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43585345 1B7GL23X9VS297808
Rear end · 290,819 mi · Ashland, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 28, 2025
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43637973 1B7GG23X8VS125628
Front end · 244,579 mi · Cleveland, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 25, 2025
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43338018 1B7GL23X1VS286172
Side · 196,478 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 24, 2025
$725
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43703708 1B7GL23Y6VS207961
Front end · 297,431 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 21, 2025
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43349876 1B7GG23X1VS116575
Side · 169,635 mi · De Soto, IA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 18, 2025
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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