Two problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2002 Jetta.
Headlight lens oxidizing(yellowing). Causing dimmed headlight intensity, lowering night time visibility. Will need to replace lenses this year.
Headlight lens become very milky. Light will not shine on road. Can't see the road or other cars. Can cause damage and death to others. Volkswagen should make them lasts longer and replace all milky headlighs with new ones. All 1999-2005 Jettas 1998-2005 passats have this problem. Go to any Volkswagen dealer and you will see the problem.