$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 70920365 1B7GL23Y3VS265977
Burn — engine · 0 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Nov 14, 2025
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
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43617511 1B7GL23X9VS296979
Side · 131,165 mi · Caseyville, IL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 11, 2025
$25
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43462387 1B7FL26Y5VS100228
Side · 149,710 mi · Rice, MN, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Nov 11, 2025
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 86226315 1B7GG23Y8VS231442
Front end · 138,939 mi · Buffalo, NY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 10, 2025
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 69018185 1B7GL23X0VS158070
All over · 0 mi · Mocksville, NC, USA
Salvage title
Nov 5, 2025
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 42887119 1B7GL23X3VS173209
Rear end · 137,575 mi · Clearwater, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 3, 2025
$1,100
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 81440365 1B7GL23X6VS200595
Front end · 97,504 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 27, 2025
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43273778 1B7FL26P8VS141122
Front end · 170,762 mi · Grenada, MS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 23, 2025
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43177914 1B7GG23Y8VS187636
Mechanical · 125,391 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 22, 2025
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43116988 1B7GG23X0VS220118
Side · 1 mi · Mcallen, TX, USA
Salvage title
Oct 21, 2025
$100
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43425868 1B7GL23X2CS219693
Front end · 197,830 mi · Ravenel, SC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 21, 2025
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43457173 1B7FL26X3VS197985
Normal wear · 167,586 mi · Byron Center, MI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 20, 2025
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43352044 1B7GG23Y1VS160665
Front end · 145,224 mi · Fargo, ND, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 16, 2025
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 81495985 1B7FL26X7VS216084
Front end · 155,901 mi · Lumberton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 13, 2025
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43225760 1B7GL23YXVS253793
Rear end · 351,958 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 13, 2025
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43200509 1B7GL23X1VS234587
Front end · 193,473 mi · El Paso, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 8, 2025
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 71239045 1B7GG23Y4VS198312
Side · 219,002 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 2, 2025
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43303789 1B7GL23X9VS108672
Normal wear · 298,874 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 2, 2025
$100
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 69824725 1B7GG23YXVS237890
Front end · 0 mi · Napa, CA, USA
Salvage title
Sep 29, 2025
$625
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43174698 1B7FL26X9VS179183
Normal wear · 125,576 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 24, 2025
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43170442 1B7GL23Y1VS158359
Front end · 223,703 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 24, 2025
$2,100
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 80175575 1B7GG23Y9VS198502
Front end · 67,099 mi · Flint, MI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 24, 2025
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43111151 1B7GG23Y1VS211680
Front end · 228,425 mi · Appleton, WI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 18, 2025
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 43135739 1B7FL26P3VS280834
Side · 216,058 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 17, 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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