The technology is commonly used in aviation, a field where any type of system failure could be catastrophic.
So even though the technology is used in such a high stakes industry, car users may be skeptical.
They would be relying on the computer to relay their commands to the wheels, which some may not entirely trust.
Any worries may be reinforced after other computer related efforts in cars had teething issues (I will talk about this later).
Nissan boasts that the technology would benefit the users driving experience, stating the signal transmitted is faster than if it were sent via the original hydraulics system.
Nissan also claim it screens out any unwanted feedback.
Stating "on a road surface with minor ridges or furrows, the driver no longer has to grip the steering wheel tightly and make detailed adjustments, so travelling on the intended path becomes easier".
Whether losing that sort of feedback would be considered a good thing, may be open to debate.
This is not the first time an electronic wire system was attempted by a car firm.
In 2004 Mercedes introduced a system that controls the cars brake pads.
This system sometimes failed, activating the backup hydraulic system.
No harm was caused, but stopping distances of the cars was affected.
In the end Mercedes recalled 2 million vehicles, dropped the feature and management was left a bit red in the face.
Another example is when Toyota introduced a software update to the computer system in there Prius models, which left some users stating the car now suffers from an "inconsistent brake feel".
This is another example of a car firm that boasts a core competency of high build quality, being highlighted for build issues.
Nissan has set out to mitigate this worry by installing a 'back-up clutch system'.
This means that if there was a failure, the system would link the tyres to the steering wheel.
This is only a short term measure.
Nissan aim to remove the need for the fail safe in the future.
Another aim of the system was to increase fuel efficiency by reducing weight.
But by having the fail safe in place, this cannot be achieved.
Nissan has bigger plans for the system.
One of their engineers stated that once the system had been perfected, the steering wheel could be placed wherever they wanted and that it could be changed to a joystick.
An idea that Saab trialed in the early 90s with the 'Prometheus', using a joystick that was mounted in the centre console.
Trials and tests aside, some experts believe that these innovations are gearing up to a future that has driverless cars or at least cars that do not require a driver to be in control the entire time.