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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
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$300

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 68842225 1B7GL23Y8VS234692

Water/flood · 164,194 mi · Milwaukee South, WI, U...

Non-repairable · Keys Aug 25, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$225

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 66134755 1B7GG23Y6VS198666

Top/roof · 0 mi · Chicago South, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Aug 22, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$400

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 42987863 1B7FL26X7VS213203

Normal wear · 214,177 mi · Clayton, NC, USA

Clean title · Keys Aug 20, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$300

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 62735635 1B7GL23X3VS145541

Front end · 0 mi · North Charleston, SC,...

Salvage title · Keys Aug 18, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$400

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 56896605 1B7FL26X7VS124070

Front end · 137,639 mi · Orlando South, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 31, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$200

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 65624825 1B7GL23X2VS230998

Mechanical · 176,396 mi · Waco, TX, USA

Clean title · Keys Jul 30, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$225

1997 Dodge Dakota

Copart 61896685 1B7GL23X0VS113002

Rear end · 141,685 mi · Tulsa, OK, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 23, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$700

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 42728787 1B7GL23YXVS250828

Front end · 201,587 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA

Clean title · Keys Jul 23, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$300

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 42553945 1B7GG23X6VS165464

All over · 218,546 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 18, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$400

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 42507977 1B7GL23Y2VS171752

Front end · 151,691 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...

Salvage title · Keys Jul 9, 2025
1997 Dodge Dakota
Sold
$300

1997 Dodge Dakota

IAAI 42538572 1B7GL23Y3VS185496

Front end · 165,756 mi · Stockton, CA, USA

Clean title · Keys Jul 1, 2025

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

Dakota years

2021 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1929

Dodge models

1500 2500 3500 400 600 Aries Aspen Avenger B Series Caliber Caravan Caravan Cargo Cargo Challenger Charger Colt Coronet D Series D/W 100 D/W 150 D/W 200 D/W 250 D/W 350 Dakota Dart Daytona Diplomat Durango Dynasty Grand Caravan Grand Caravan Cargo Hornet Intrepid Intrepid Police Journey Lancer Magnum Mini Ram Van Mirada Neon Nitro Omni Passenger Raider RAM Ramcharger Rampage Shadow Spirit Sprinter Stealth Stratus Trucks Viper W Series

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.

Example VIN history →