$1,100
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 42452373 1B7GL23Y4VS250937
Front end · 170,625 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 30, 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
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 42527411 1B7GG26X5VS131317
Side · 162,080 mi · Lexington, SC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 25, 2025
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41331844 1B7GL23X0VS287930
Rear end · 144,739 mi · Ravenel, SC, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jun 24, 2025
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 55836445 1B7GG23Y9VS179657
Front end · 233,106 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 23, 2025
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 57616085 1B7GG23X0VS211807
Side · 201,492 mi · Hartford, CT, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 17, 2025
$1,000
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 42397071 1B7GL23Y9VS240999
Rear end · 235,684 mi · Wilmington, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 14, 2025
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 57439795 1B7GG23Y1VS114415
Rear end · 218,689 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 13, 2025
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41772203 1B7GG23X9VS242604
All over · 1 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale
Jun 11, 2025
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 42302424 1B7FL26X6VS230929
Front end · 169,229 mi · Saint Paul, MN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 11, 2025
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 42215925 1B7GG26Y5VS253054
Front end · 125,768 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 11, 2025
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 48778865 1B7GG23Y8VS303577
Undercarriage · 189,316 mi · Long Beach, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 6, 2025
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 42315730 1B7GG23Y3VS264526
Front end · 234,112 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 6, 2025
$125
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41610079 1B7GL23Y0VS153508
Rear end · 266,645 mi · Tucson, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 5, 2025
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41746103 1B7GG23Y6VS145997
All over · 187,647 mi · De Soto, IA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 3, 2025
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 74311454 1B7FL26Y2VS285788
Front end · 151,811 mi · Cicero, IN, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jun 3, 2025
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 42116742 1B7FL26X6VS243843
Front end · 266,588 mi · Suffolk, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 3, 2025
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 41761551 1B7GL23Y0VS158028
Rear end · 75,468 mi · Dayton, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 27, 2025
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 50611355 1B7GG23Y6VS264634
Front end · 221,823 mi · Des Moines, IA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 23, 2025
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 57107225 1B7FL26X9VS201893
Front end · 117,652 mi · Birmingham, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 20, 2025
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 53952434 1B7GL23X3VS290885
Front end · 200,074 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 20, 2025
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 42159512 1B7FL26X4VS173260
Side · 125,879 mi · Caseyville, IL, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 20, 2025
$325
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 49687855 1B7FL26X0VS281035
Front end · 267,422 mi · Tifton, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 20, 2025
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 42170397 1B7GG23Y0VS238062
Side · 999,999 mi · Schenectady, NY, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 20, 2025
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 42097210 1B7GG23Y9VS231210
Normal wear · 227,646 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 19, 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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